How Can I Prevent Vulvar Cancer?

The best way you can protect yourself from vulvar cancer is to be aware of what makes you more likely to get it. These are called your risk factors. Knowing what puts you at risk for vulvar cancer can help you make healthy choices that may help you avoid it.

Even if you can’t prevent vulvar cancer from developing, you can take steps to try to catch it in its early stages, which is when it’s easiest to treat. The first step is to learn about vulvar cancer screening. The second is learning how to recognize its symptoms.