One out of three cancers could be prevented by eating a healthy diet, being physically active, and maintaining a healthy weight. Get advice on making positive life choices to decrease your cancer risk.
ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing vaginal cancer. Use the menu to see other pages.
ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing cervical cancer. You will also learn about some of the things a person can do to reduce their risk of developing cervical cancer. Use the menu to see other pages.
ON THIS PAGE: You will read about the scientific research being done to learn more about cervical cancer and how to treat it. Use the menu to see other pages.
Doctors are working to learn more about cervical cancer, ways to prevent it, how to best treat it, and how to provide the best care to people diagnosed with this disease. The following areas of research may include new options for patients through clinical trials. Always talk with your doctor about the best diagnostic and treatment options for you.
ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about screening for cervical cancer, including risks and benefits of screening. Use the menu to see other pages.
Screening is used to detect precancerous changes or early cancers before signs or symptoms of cancer occur. Scientists have developed, and continue to develop, tests that can be used to screen a person for specific types of cancer before signs or symptoms appear. The overall goals of cancer screening are to:
ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing vulvar cancer. Use the menu to see other pages.
ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing a cancer related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Use the menu to see other pages.
ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing penile cancer. Use the menu to see other pages.
ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing nasal cavity or paranasal sinus cancer and what people can do to lower their risk. Use the menu to see other pages.
ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing oral and oropharyngeal cancers. Use the menu to see other pages.
