Types of Gynecologic Cancer We Treat
If you have gynecologic cancer, you want compassionate, state-of-the-art care. At UPMC, our experts work together to give you access to the best tools for diagnosing and treating all types of gynecologic cancer.
What Types of Gynecologic Cancer Do We Treat?
Our experts provide advanced care for cancers of the:
- Cervix — Cervical cancer is the only gynecologic cancer that has screening tests. When detected early, treatment is often successful.
- Ovaries, peritoneum, and fallopian tubes — These types of gynecologic cancers have similar cell types that often respond to the same treatment. Ovarian cancer is the most serious of the gynecologic cancers. It affects nearly 25,000 women in the United States each year.
- Uterus — Uterine cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer, with more than 40,000 new cases diagnosed each year.
- Vagina — Vaginal cancer develops in the tissues and glands that line the vagina.
- Vulva — Vulvar cancer forms in the outer part of the female genitals. Like cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV) can increase the chances of developing vulvar cancer.
By UPMC Editorial Staff. Last reviewed on 2026-08-06.
