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| Detailed Guide: Vulvar Cancer |
What Are the Key Statistics About Vulvar Cancer? |
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In the United States, vulvar cancer accounts for about 4% of
cancers of the female reproductive organs and 0.6% of all cancers in
women. In the United States, women have a 1 in 406 chance of developing
vulvar cancer at some point during their life. The American Cancer
Society estimates that in 2009, about 3,580 cancers of the vulva will
be diagnosed in the United States, and about 900 women will die of this
cancer.
Last Medical Review: 12/30/2008
Last Revised: 05/14/2009
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