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how we produce our information| The stage of a cancer is a term
used to describe its size and whether it has spread beyond the
area of the body where it first started. Grading refers to the
appearance of the cancer cells under a microscope. Knowing the
stage of the cancer will help you and your doctor to decide on
the most appropriate treatment for you. This is a commonly used
staging system for vulval cancer: The cancer is only in the
vulva and/or perineum (the space between the anus and the
vagina). Stage 1 can be further divided into Stage 1A and 1B,
depending on the size of the cancer and how deeply into the skin
of the vulva the cancer has grown: The cancer is any size and
has spread to nearby structures, such as the lower part of the
urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder), the
vagina or the anus (the opening of the rectum). The cancer has
spread to the lymph nodes in the right or left side of the
groin. Stage 3 is further div