Vulvar Cancer: Symptoms

You can have vulvar cancer without having any symptoms. But some women do have symptoms. Learn what symptoms the cancer can cause.

Vaginal Cancer: Stages

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Vaginal cancer may range from stage 0 to stage IV.

Vaginal Cancer: Symptoms

Vaginal cancer often causes no symptoms in the early stages, before cancer has spread. Symptoms may appear in later stages.

Vaginal Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis

Once you’re diagnosed with vaginal cancer, you may need more tests. These help your healthcare provider learn more about the cancer and make a treatment plan.

Vaginal Cancer: Risk Factors

A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Risk factors for a certain type of cancer might include tobacco use, diet, family history, or many other things.

Vaginal Cancer: Introduction

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.

Vulvar Cancer: Risk Factors

Healthcare providers don't know what causes vulvar cancer, but they have identified many possible risk factors. These include being older, smoking, and infection with HPV.