Stages, types and grades
The stage of a cancer tells you how big it is, and the grade tells you how fast it might grow.
Types
There are a number of different types of vulval cancer. The most common type is squamous cell.
Stages and grades
The stage and grade of a cancer helps your doctor decide which treatment you need.
Vulval intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN)
Vulval intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a skin condition of the vulva. Find out about symptoms and treatment options.
Stage 1
Stage 1 vulval cancer means it is only present in the vulva.
Stage 2
Stage 2 vulval cancer means the cancer has spread to nearby tissue.
Stage 3
Stage 3 is divided into stages 3A, 3B and 3C. In this stage, the cancer can be any size.
Stage 4
Stage 4 vulval cancer is advanced cancer. It is divided into stage 4A and 4B.
