Vulvar Cancer: The Silent Threat Every Woman Needs to Know About in 2025 Symptoms, Early Detection, and the Power of Radiation Therapy Posted by Radiation Therapy Insights • November 22, 2025 Did you know that in 2025, an estimated 7,480 women in the United States will be diagnosed with vulvar cancer, and around 1,770 will lose their lives to this disease? (Source: American Cancer Society & SEER/NCI 2025 estimates) Yet most women have never heard the term “vulvar cancer” — let alone know the early signs that could save their lives. What Is Vulvar Cancer? (And Why It’s Rising) Vulvar cancer starts in the external female genital area — including the labia, clitoris, and vaginal opening. Over 90% are squamous cell carcinomas. Lifetime risk: 1 in 333 women Incidence rising ~0.7% per year 5-year survival: Over 85% if caught early Vulvar Cancer Symptoms: Know Your Body, Save Your Life Never ignore: Persistent itching or burning Lump or thickened skin ...
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