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

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.

Radiation Treatment Side Effects  See All  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Radiation Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more

Managing Side Effects See All Chemotherapy Side Effects See All Radiation Treatment Side Effects  See All  Vulvar Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis in Managing Side Effects Learn what tests you may have after being diagnosed with vulvar cancer....more  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.

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  Vulvar Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis Learn how vulvar cancer is diagnosed....more  Grading and Staging of Cancer in Understanding Your Diagnosis Grading and staging cancer helps determine the best treatment....more  Vulvar Cancer: Stages in Understanding Your Diagnosis Learn about the stages of vulvar cancer....more  Vulvar Cancer: Precancerous Changes in Unders

Vulvar Cancer See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Prevention and Screening See All Cancer FAQs See All  Vulvar Cancer: Treatment Questions in Overview Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Read on for a list of questions to ask during your appointments. ...more  Anatomy of the Vulva in Overview The vulva is the outer part of the female reproductive system. It's also called the external genitalia.

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Gynecology Tests and Procedures See All  Breast Biopsy in Gynecology Tests and Procedures A breast biopsy is a small piece of breast tissue that is removed and checked in a lab. This is done to see if cancer or other abnormal cells are present....more  Breast MRI in Gynecology Tests and Procedures Magnetic resonance imaging creates detailed images of the body using large magnets and a computer. For breast MRI, a woman will lie face down with her breasts positioned through holes in a table.