Staging is crucial for determining the most appropriate treatment plan. The FIGO staging system is commonly used: - Stage I: Cancer is confined to the vagina. - Stage II: Cancer has spread to the tissues around the vagina but not to the pelvic wall. - Stage III: Cancer has spread to the pelvic wall or has caused kidney problems. - Stage IV: Cancer has spread to distant organs.
Treatment options vary based on the stage: - Surgery: Early-stage vaginal SCC may be treated with surgical removal of the tumor. - Radiation Therapy: Often used either alone or in combination with surgery for more advanced stages. - Chemotherapy: Typically used in conjunction with radiation therapy for advanced or recurrent cases. - Targeted Therapy: Emerging treatments that target specific pathways involved in cancer growth and spread.
