Abstract: . . .  were completed. Collectively, these studies are very important because they help doctors and patients find the most effective and least toxic agents to treat these rare and challenging tumors . Often a combination of multiple treatment approaches results in better outcomes for sarcoma patients. At the 2005 SGO Annual Meeting, a review of one medical center’s experience treating women with carcinosarcoma suggested that the addition of radiation therapy to post- operative chemotherapy leads to improved survival. One of the challenges with these rare tumors has been making the right diagnosis. This is . . .
. . .  that uterine sarcomas are rare cancers . As such, many physicians are unfamiliar with appropriate management of these diseases. Therefore, patients with uterine sarcomas and their family members are urged to ask questions and to seek the expert care of a gynecologic oncologist. Page 25 Vaginal Cancer State of Vaginal Cancer Vaginal cancer is cancer that starts in the vagina, usually in the epithelium (lining). It is usually diagnosed in elderly women with abnormal bleeding and treated with radiation. Symptoms: Vaginal cancer , especially early or precancerous vaginal cancer , may not produce any . . .
. . .  (age 60 and older), HPV infection, smoking and cervical cancer . Screening/Prevention: There are currently no recommended screening methods to detect vaginal cancer ; however, many early cases of vaginal cancer or precancerous conditions can be diagnosed through routine pelvic exams and Pap tests. There is no known way to prevent vaginal cancer , but women should be aware of certain risk factors, like HPV infection.  . . .
. . .  that uterine sarcomas are rare cancers . As such, many physicians are unfamiliar with appropriate management of these diseases. Therefore, patients with uterine sarcomas and their family members are urged to ask questions and to seek the expert care of a gynecologic oncologist. Page 25 Vaginal Cancer State of Vaginal Cancer Vaginal cancer is cancer that starts in the vagina, usually in the epithelium (lining). It is usually diagnosed in elderly women with abnormal bleeding and treated with radiation. Symptoms: Vaginal cancer , especially early or precancerous vaginal cancer , may not produce any . . .
. . .  findings are welcomed. It is important to note that uterine sarcomas are rare cancers . As such, many physicians are unfamiliar with appropriate management of these diseases. Therefore, patients with uterine sarcomas and their family members are urged to ask questions and to seek the expert care of a gynecologic oncologist. Page 25 Vaginal Cancer State of Vaginal Cancer Vaginal cancer is cancer that starts in the vagina, usually in the epithelium (lining). It is usually diagnosed in elderly women with abnormal bleeding and treated with radiation. Symptoms: Vaginal cancer , especially early or precancerous . . .
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