What to ask your doctor about vulval cancer

Some questions that you might want to ask your doctor

How would I know if I had cancer of the vulva?
A member of my family has cancer of the vulva so am I at risk of getting it myself?
Should I be screened?
Will my cervical screening tests pick up vulval cancer?
Do you routinely examine the vulva when you do a cervical screening test?
What screening tests are available?
Is there anything I can do to reduce my risk of cancer of the vulva?
Should I examine myself for signs of cancer of the vulva?
What should I do if I have itching or odd looking patches of skin in the vulval area?