Uterine Cancer See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area in Overview The female pelvic area contains a number of organs and structures: the endometrium, uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina, and vulva. ...more  Anatomy of the Uterus in Overview The uterus is part of the female reproductive system.

Chemotherapy Side Effects See All  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Hair Loss and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects People often choose to wear wigs, scarves, or hats while or after losing their hair.

Other Treatment Side Effects See All  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Other Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more

Managing Side Effects See All Chemotherapy Side Effects See All Other Treatment Side Effects See All  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while.

Overview See All  Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area in Overview The female pelvic area contains a number of organs and structures: the endometrium, uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina, and vulva. ...more  Vaginal Cancer: Introduction in Overview Vaginal cancer starts in the cells of your vagina, also known as the birth canal. The most common type of vaginal cancer develops over many years. ...more  Vaginal Cancer: Diagnosis in Overview Cancer of the vagina is rare.

Treatment Decisions See All  Vaginal Cancer: Treatment Options in Treatment Decisions Treatment for vaginal cancer may include surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy. Read on to learn more about these options. ...more  Vaginal Cancer: Surgery in Treatment Decisions Surgery is the most common way to treat vaginal cancer. Learn more about the types of surgery used for precancer, early stage cancer, and more advanced vaginal cancers.

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Diagnostic Procedures for Cancer: Overview in Understanding Your Diagnosis Detailed information on the most common diagnostic procedures for cancer...more  Pap Test in Understanding Your Diagnosis For a Pap test, your healthcare provider will collect and examine cells from your cervix. The cervix is the opening to the uterus. He or she will do this test to screen for cervical cancer and other problems.

Vaginal Cancer See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Treatment Decisions See All Managing Side Effects See All Prevention and Screening See All Cancer FAQs See All  Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area in Overview The female pelvic area contains a number of organs and structures: the endometrium, uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina, and vulva. ...more  Vaginal Cancer: Introduction in Overview Vaginal cancer starts in the cells of your vagina, also known as the birth canal. The most common type of vaginal cancer develops over many years.

Deciding on Treatment See All  Vulvar Cancer: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment Learn about the different treatment choices for vulvar cancer....more  Vulvar Cancer: Newly Diagnosed in Deciding on Treatment If you've been recently diagnosed with vulvar cancer, working with your healthcare team and learning about treatment options can help. ...more  Vulvar Cancer: Radiation Therapy in Deciding on Treatment Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells. Learn how it's used to treat vulvar cancer.

Cancer FAQs See All  Vulvar Cancer Overview in Cancer FAQs Risk factors for vulvar cancer include smoking, infection with HPV, and advancing age. ...more