Understanding Reproductive Cancers: Types and Causes

* Breast cancer is the most common form of reproductive cancer in women. It occurs when cells in the breast tissue grow uncontrollably.

* Ovarian cancer is the second most common form of reproductive cancer in women. It occurs when cells in the ovaries grow uncontrollably.

* Cervical cancer is the third most common form of reproductive cancer in women. It occurs when cells in the cervix (the opening of the uterus) grow uncontrollably.

* Uterine cancer is the fourth most common form of reproductive cancer in women. It occurs when cells in the uterus (womb) grow uncontrollably.

* Vaginal cancer is a rare form of reproductive cancer that occurs when cells in the vagina grow uncontrollably.

* Vulvar cancer is a rare form of reproductive cancer that occurs when cells in the vulva (the external female genitalia) grow uncontrollably.