Vulvar cancer epidemiology and demographics

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Incidence

The incidence of vulvar cancer was 2.4 per 100,000 women per year. These rates are age-adjusted and based on 2008-2012 cases and deaths.

Age

• The incidence of vulvar cancer increases with age; the median age at diagnosis is 68 years.

Race

• Vulvar cancer is more prevalent in the white race.