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.

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 starts in the cells of your vagina, also known as the birth canal. The most common type of vaginal cancer develops over many years.

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.

There are many types of head and neck cancer. Here's an overview of the common types and the part of the body they affect.

The treatment choices for eye cancer depend on the type of cancer, the size and location of the tumor, the results of lab tests, and the stage (extent) of the disease. Learn more about eye cancer treatment choices.

Radiation therapy is not often the main treatment for adrenal cancer. But it may be used after surgery to help keep the cancer from returning. It can also be used to treat other body parts where the tumor has spread.

You can find many ways to cope with stress. The goal of each approach, whether it is coping skills or relaxation methods, is to bring you from a place of tension to a place of serenity—mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

These skills take practice, and the more you practice them, the more helpful they are. Some people find it helpful to listen to soothing music as they practice.

A stem cell transplant uses young blood cells, called stem cells, to replace bone marrow that has been destroyed by cancer treatment. It is a complex treatment and can cause serious side effects. Here's what you need to know.