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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.

Clinical Trials

Search our clinical trials for those related to Vaginal Cancer.

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.

Alexander F. Burnett, M.D.

Alexander F. Burnett, M.D. Gynecologic Oncologist

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Tina D. Butler, CNP

Tina D. Butler, CNP Nurse Practitioner

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Richard L. Crownover, M.D.

Richard L. Crownover, M.D. Radiation Oncologist

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Mary E. Devine, CNM

Mary E. Devine, CNM Certified Nurse Midwife

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Leslie M. Harrell, D.O.

Leslie M. Harrell, D.O. Radiation Oncologist

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Laura B. Huffman, M.D.

Laura B. Huffman, M.D. Gynecologic Oncologist

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Carrie  R. Hyde, M.D.

Carrie R. Hyde, M.D. Palliative Care Physician

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Gary D. Lewis, M.D.

Gary D. Lewis, M.D. Radiation Oncologist

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Victoria L. Loudermilk, CNP Nurse Practitioner

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Susan E. Miller, CNP Nurse Practitioner

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Christina E. Porter, CNP Nurse Practitioner

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John E. Savage, M.D.

John E. Savage, M.D. Gynecologic Oncologist

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Locations Where Providers Treat Vaginal Cancer

Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute building

Women’s Cancer Clinic — Gynecology

4018 W. Capitol Ave.
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Second Floor
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 Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at UAMS is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.

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Gynecology Cancer

Gynecologic Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)

In the UAMS Gynecology Cancer Clinic, our doctors provide compassionate support and comprehensive treatment options for all types of gynecologic cancers.

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Radiation Oncology Center

Radiation Oncology Care (Part of Cancer Care)

Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.

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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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