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Surgery

Source: Childhood Cervical and Vaginal Cancers, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: October 9, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Types of treatment for childhood cervical and vaginal cancer

Surgery is used to remove as much cancer as possible from the cervix or vagina. If cancer cells remain after surgery or cancer has spread to the lymph nodes, more treatment may be needed.

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