Hello. I'm Doctor Clayton Hess, founder of CureRays Radiation Medicine. Let me walk you through this page: Keep Vaginal Cancer Away®.

Vaginal cancer is rare, and much of it is preventable — about 70% of vaginal and vulvar cancers together are linked to HPV, which makes vaccination and regular cervical screening the two strongest tools you have.

Here is what you'll find on this page.

What lowers your risk. Get the HPV vaccine if you are eligible — it prevents infection with the high-risk types most linked to vaginal cancer; Keep up with cervical screening on schedule; it does not screen the vagina directly, but it catches HPV and cervical changes early and prompts closer follow-up; Do not smoke — smoking more than doubles a woman's risk of vaginal cancer.

Who is at higher risk. Persistent infection with high-risk HPV, especially types 16 and 18; Older age — almost half of squamous cell cases occur in women 70 or older; A personal history of cervical cancer or cervical pre-cancer, which share the same risk factors.

Here is what you can do next.

Talk with our team. Vaginal cancer is uncommon, and good information about it is hard to find. Look for the button marked Contact us.

You can always reach our Grass Valley office at 5 3 0. 8 0 2. 6 4 0 0.

This page is informational only. It is not medical advice — please confirm anything here with your care team.

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