Hi, i had surgery for removal of VIN 3 around 6 years ago, this was a classic white lesion on my labia minora. I have since found a new "lump" on my labia majora (so the hair covered part), my DR has removed it and histology results are again, VIN 3....
Morning, I had my WLE and full pelvic examination on 8th of October. The results are back and confirmed it’s cancer and I need further surgery to get clear margins plus a CT scan and lymph nodes checking. I feel such guilt for the impact this is having...
Hi I'm new to the forum. I had VIN3 surgery in may, a follow up in August and I was clear, I've just been to the hospital as I knew something wasn't right. They've taken biopsy to get checked as it's come back quite quickly they want me to try the Imiquimod...
I’m just after some reassurance really. I had my WLE 6 days ago to remove a large area of VIN3/possible cancer. The area is bigger than they first thought. It’s half way up my labia minors on both side, slightly inside my vagina and all the way up to...
I had my operation on September. Its been a week know. Ive was given pain meds and stool softener.my problem is the waiting afterwards. Waiting to heal and waiting on results. This is mind bashing, and taking its toll on mental health. How do you all...
I was diagnosed with Squamus Cell Carcinoma. I'm waiting for my doctor to suggest options. Since I was treated with radiation for vulvar cancer, I'm wondering what options are available.
I was diagnosed with vin3 in February 2025. Since then I have had 5 biopsies- 5 operations, liquidmon cream 16 wks. Im due to go for my results and care plan from my last operation on 5th October. My mental health is taking a bashing with all this,...
Hahha… Hi guys I know I’m mad as a box of frogs. The operation went fine. The staff and surgeon were amazing and I will have photos to show… well to keep. Admitted at 7am, op at 830. I remember breathing 4 times and a scratch and then… I’m waking...
Hi, I’m new here. Had surgery last week for wide local excision of vulva, plus sentinel lymph nodes removal on both sides. Cancer was thought to be grade 1b and will be confirmed when I get the results from the LN’s. Just need to go, arggghhhh this...
Hi everyone I had a WLE surgery last week. It looks like most of the stitches have become lose. One of them has totally come out. It looks like a wet scap all the way. Is this normal?
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