[Cancer of the vulva: Diagnostic stages, treatment and survival in a country with limited resources (Burkina Faso)].

CONCLUSION: Radiochemotherapy cannot be done due to the lack of a radiotherapy unit and the high cost of cytotoxics. Surgery is largely palliative and/or mutilating. Survival is modest. An early diagnosis could help promote conserving treatments.
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Source: Bulletin du Cancer - September 17, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Zongo N, Korsaga Somé N, Ouédraogo S, Ouédraogo AS, Zamané H, Zida M, Ouangre E, Sanou A, Niampa P, Lompo OM, Traoré A, Dem A Tags: Bull Cancer Source Type: research