Vulvar Cancer
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Vulvar Cancer Home Care
Home care for vulvar
cancer
includes:
If the skin is open, keep the area clean:
Clean the area twice a day.
Use mild soap and water to clean the area.
Do not scrub the skin.
Dry the area completely.
Apply antibiotic ointment after cleaning.
Take prescribed medications as directed.
Acetaminophen
for pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
(
Motrin
,
Advil
)
Naproxen
(
Anaprox
,
Naprosyn
,
Aleve
)
Ketoprofen
(
Orudis
)
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Vulvar Cancer Home Care: Anorexia
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Last Updated: Aug 29, 2008
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Vulvar Cancer References:
de Hullu JA, Oonk MH, van der Zee AG. Modern management of vulvar cancer. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2004 Feb;16(1):65-72.
Montana GS. Carcinoma of the vulva: combined modality treatment. Curr Treat Options Oncol. 2004 Apr;5(2):85-95.
Tyring SK. Vulvar squamous cell carcinoma: guidelines for early diagnosis and treatment. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2003 Sep;189(3 Suppl):S17-23.