Vaginal Cancer: Diagnosis
Cancer of the vagina is rare. Certain factors thought to raise the risk for this type of cancer include advancing age, history of cervical cancer, and infection with the human papillomavirus.
Featured Treatments
Cancer-Related Pain Services
Massachusetts General Hospital's Pain Management Center offers advanced pain management therapies for patients experiencing moderate to severe levels of cancer-related pain.
Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute
Center for Gynecologic Oncology
We offer women comprehensive care supported by surgical innovation, research and clinical trials in all types and stages of gynecologic cancer, including cervical, endometrial, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar.
Clinic for Reproductive Health and Cancer
The Clinic for Reproductive Health and Cancer at Massachusetts General Hospital provides guidance on fertility preservation for cancer patients to help protect their future reproductive options.
Gynecologic Program
Using cutting-edge technology including intensity modulated radiation therapy, proton therapy, intraoperative radiation, and brachytherapy our team of dedicated radiation oncologists treat a wide variety of gynecologic malignancies.
Oncological Treatment Therapies
Oncological treatment therapies are interventions given before or after tumor surgery to maximize the effectiveness of cancer treatment, including chemotherapy, radiation and the newer targeted and biological therapies.
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Advances in Motion
Our publication keeps health care professionals up to date on the latest research and clinical advances from Mass General.
Research Institute Blog
News and notes from the largest hospital-based research program in the United States
Charged
A podcast devoted to uncovering the stories of Mass General's relentless pursuit to break boundaries and provide exceptional care
Patient Gateway
The Patient Gateway provides secure online access to your health information whenever you need it. Check upcoming appointments, communicate with your doctor’s office, review medications and pay medical bills—all seamlessly online 24/7.