Holistic Integrative Oncology (Apr 2025)
CACA guidelines for vulvar malignancies
Abstract
Abstract Objective The purpose of this study is to provide reference and guidance for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of vulvar malignancies. Method This article sorts out and integrates the contents of vulvar malignancies in the field of traditional Chinese and Western medicine to provide reference for clinical work. Screening, diagnosis, staging, and treatment of vulvar malignancies, as well as the treatment of recurrent vulvar malignancies, other types of vulvar malignant tumors, nutritional therapy, and conditioning with traditional Chinese medicine are described. Result The incidence of vulvar malignancy is on the rise. There is no clear evidence to support routine screening for the prevention of vulvar malignancy. Vulvar malignancies is mainly treated with surgery. With the understanding of the biological behavior of vulvar malignancies, the surgical treatment mode has changed greatly, emphasizing individualized surgical treatment for early vulvar malignancies, while emphasizing the integrated treatment of surgery + radiotherapy + chemotherapy for locally advanced (or) advanced disease. In addition, it also includes recurrent vulvar cancer, other types of vulvar cancer, and traditional Chinese medicine treatment for vulvar cancer. Conclusion Clinically, different treatment options are provided for vulvar malignancies patients according to different stages. Treatment must be tailored to each patient based on the specific medical condition and other variables.
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