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Treatment of newly diagnosed childhood cervical cancer and vaginal cancer
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
Treatment of newly diagnosed cervical cancer and vaginal cancer in children may include:
Surgery will be done to remove as much of the cancer as possible, followed by radiation therapy, if cancer cells remain after surgery or cancer has spread to the lymph nodes.
Chemotherapy may also be used, but it is not yet known how well this treatment works.
Sometimes childhood cervical cancer and vaginal cancer can recur (come back) after treatment. If your child is diagnosed with a recurrent cervical cancer or vaginal cancer, your child's doctor will work with you to plan treatment.
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