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Vulvar Cancer Symptoms

Signs of vulvar cancer include bleeding or itching in the vulvar area.

Vulvar cancer often does not cause early signs or symptoms. Signs and symptoms may be caused by vulvar cancer or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following:

  • a lump or growth on the vulva that looks like a wart or ulcer
  • itching in the vulvar area that does not go away
  • bleeding not related to menstruation (periods)
  • pain in the vulvar area
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