Vaginal cancer
You usually start by seeing your GP. They will examine you and might refer you for tests or to a specialist. If the tests show that you have cancer, you have more tests to find out its size and whether it has spread. This is called staging.
See your GP if you notice a change that isn't normal for you or if you have any of the possible signs and symptoms of vaginal cancer.
Your GP should arrange for you to see a specialist if you have symptoms that could be due to vaginal cancer.
There is no national screening programme for vaginal cancer in the UK.
You have a number of tests to check for vaginal cancer. This includes an examination of your vagina and taking a sample of tissue called biopsies.
Last reviewed: 11 Mar 2024
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