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This chapter will discuss the clinical presentation, pathology, staging, management, and radiation techniques for primary vaginal cancers.

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We thank Thomas T. Bui MD, Eric K. Hansen MD, and Joycelyn L. Speight MD, PhD for their work on the prior edition of this chapter.

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    Serah Choi & Tracy Sherertz

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Choi, S., Sherertz, T. (2018). Vaginal Cancer. In: Hansen, E., Roach III, M. (eds) Handbook of Evidence-Based Radiation Oncology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-62642-0_32

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