Updates in the treatment of vaginal cancer

Vaginal cancer is a rare cancer. A lot of the data used in the treatment of this cancer are extrapolated from cervical cancer data. Radiation therapy plays a significant role in the treatment of vaginal cancer. The advances in radiation therapy in both external beam and brachytherapy have improved local control, survival, and toxicity. Brachytherapy plays an important role in treating vaginal cancer, but treatment should be individualized to each tumor. Imaging, particularly magnetic resonance imaging, plays an essential role in the management of patients with vaginal cancer, from diagnosis to staging to treatment management to surveillance.

Automated summary

Vaginal cancer, a rare cancer, can benefit from the extrapolated data from cervical cancer. Radiation therapy, particularly external beam and brachytherapy, has significantly improved the treatment outcomes. Individualized treatment is essential for effective brachytherapy. Imaging, especially magnetic resonance imaging, plays a crucial role in the management of vaginal cancer patients, from diagnosis to treatment planning and surveillance.