Vulval cancer
Your treatment depends on a number of factors including how big the cancer is, whether it has spread anywhere else in your body and your general health. A team of doctors and other professionals discuss the best treatment and care for you.
The most common treatment for vulval cancer is surgery.
The main treatments for vulval cancer are surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Surgery is a common treatment for VIN. You usually have a type of surgery called a wide local excision.
Surgery is the main treatment for vulval cancer. The type of surgery you need depends on where the cancer is in your vulva.
Radiotherapy is a possible treatment for vulval cancer. It uses high energy waves similar to x-rays to kill cancer cells.
Chemotherapy is a common treatment for vulval cancer. You usually have it in combination with radiotherapy. Common chemotherapy drugs include cisplatin and 5FU.
After treatment for vulval cancer, you might have follow up appointments every 3 months. This is usually at the hospital with your doctor or specialist nurse (CNS).
Last reviewed: 11 Sept 2025
Next review due: 11 Sept 2028
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