You need to understand what the difference is between the three main types of cancer if you’re going to understand the symptoms. Vaginal cancer, as I have already explained is cancer in the vagina that leads to your cervix. Cervical cancer affects the cervix which is a round and firm “knob type structure” in the vagina that is the opening to the uterus. Lastly, uterine cancer is cancer that is present in the womb. Below you will find the most common symptoms you should be aware of.