HPV (human papillomavirus) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S., and it raises your risk for several different kinds of cancer.
All women are at risk for developing gynecologic cancers, and the chances increase with age. Know the warning signs as early treatment is most effective.
A rare type of cancer that begins in the vagina.
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that starts in cells in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus.
A colposcopy is a procedure to detect precancerous conditions and cancer of the cervix. Learn more about this procedure.
Penile and urethral cancers are rare. Advancements in surgical techniques make it possible to remove tumors without significant damage to the penis.
Pharyngeal cancer affects the back of the throat (pharynx), and oropharyngeal cancer affects the back of the tongue, tonsils, soft palate, and part of the throat.
Throat cancer can affect either the pharynx or larynx, and there are a variety of different types, based on where the cancer is found.
A type of cancer that starts in the vulva and can cause cause vulvar itchiness, pain, and bleeding.
A type of cancer that starts in the anus can can cause rectal bleeding and anal pain.