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Condition: Vaginal Cancer

Vaginal cancer is usually what we call a squamous cell cancer. This is a cancer of the cells that line the vagina. Vaginal cancer is one of the least common cancers we see in the gynecologic oncology department at UAMS. That is because it has to be unique to the vagina to be called vaginal cancer.

Risk Factors and Treatment Options

Vaginal cancer is often related to a viral infection like HPV, which we talk about with most gynecologic cancers. The typical person who would develop this is a woman who is 65 or older.

Innovative Radiation Therapy for Vaginal Cancer at UAMS

The treatment for vaginal cancer is typically radiation therapy. When you receive radiation, you’ll usually receive what we call “external beam,” which is like sitting on an x-ray table. It’s done once a day, five days a week, for four or five weeks.

After that, we may deliver radiation directly to the tumor through internal radiation therapy (also called brachytherapy). With internal radiation therapy, an implant delivers a much higher dose of radiation directly to the vagina. This is often curative.

The advantage of a place like UAMS is that we are well known for our internal radiation therapy. UAMS sees many patients with other types of cancers who receive their external beam elsewhere in the state but will see us for their internal radiation therapy.

What Do I Need to Know About Vaginal Cancer? Ask an Oncologist.

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Resources Related to Vaginal Cancer

Vaginal Cancer Treatment (Article)

Vaginal cancer treatment options include various surgical procedures, topical chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

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Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Prevention (Article)

Ovarian, fallopian tube, and primary peritoneal cancer prevention includes reducing known risk factors and increasing protective factors.

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Clinical Trials

Search our clinical trials for those related to Vaginal Cancer.

Treatments and Procedures Related to Vaginal Cancer

UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Cancer Surgery
  • Hormone Therapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Quality of Life Management
  • Radiation Therapy

Providers Treating Vaginal Cancer

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Vaginal Cancer. Review each provider for availability.

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Alexander F. Burnett, M.D.

Alexander F. Burnett, M.D. Gynecologic Oncologist

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Tina D. Butler, CNP

Tina D. Butler, CNP Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

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Richard L. Crownover, M.D., Ph.D.

Richard L. Crownover, M.D., Ph.D. Radiation Oncologist

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Leslie M. Harrell, D.O.

Leslie M. Harrell, D.O. Radiation Oncologist

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Gary D. Lewis, M.D.

Gary D. Lewis, M.D. Radiation Oncologist

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Susan E. Miller, CNP

Susan E. Miller, CNP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

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Santanu Samanta, M.D.

Santanu Samanta, M.D. Radiation Oncologist

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John E. Savage, M.D.

John E. Savage, M.D. Gynecologic Oncologist

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Kimberly A. Spickes, CNP

Kimberly A. Spickes, CNP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

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Alexandrea F. Wadley, CGC

Alexandrea F. Wadley, CGC Genetic Counselor

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Heather R. Williams, M.D.

Heather R. Williams, M.D. Gynecologic Oncologist

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Locations Where Providers Treat Vaginal Cancer

Note that the treatment of Vaginal Cancer may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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Gynecology Cancer

Women’s Cancer Clinic — Gynecology

449 Jack Stephens Drive
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-296-1200
New Patients
501-686-8522
Returning Patients
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Areas of Expertise for Vaginal Cancer

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Cancer Care

The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.

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Gynecology Cancer

Gynecologic Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)

Our doctors provide compassionate support and comprehensive treatment options for all types of gynecologic cancers.

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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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