PRIMARY INVASIVE SQUAMOUS CARCINOMA OF THE VAGINA

  • 1 January 1979
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 53  (2) , 218-225
Abstract
Cases (43) of primary vaginal squamous cell cancer were treated between 1956-71. These cases comprised 1.2% of patients admitted with female genital tract cancer. Evidence is presented to support a modification of the currently accepted FIGO [International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics] staging system for vaginal carcinoma (Stage II disease). Radiation therapy using both external beam and brachyradium equivalents or interstitial implantation of suitable isotopes was an effective method for the treatment of patients having early and locally advanced invasive vaginal cancer. The 5 yr absolute survival rate for the entire series was 37.2%. Absolute survival rate by modified FIGO clinical staging was 66% for Stages I and IIA, 31% for Stage IIB, 25% for Stage III and 0% for Stage IV.