I know I should be asleep (it’s 2.30am) but 12 hours ago, I got the dreaded call. They found cancer in the biopsy I had 6 weeks ago! I had a very painful lesion on my clitoris since October and despite calls to my GP, the referral and biopsy didn’t...
I had a radical vulvectomy in June 2023, which removed all the cancer and the lymph nodes were clear. I am still experiencing tenderness and sensitivity, although not like it was just post op. I am just wondering how long it should take to feel back to...
Hi I had a biopsy done nearly a month ago and an abcess removed from same area on the vulva. It appeared to be healing ok as I was able to shower it daily and was mobilising as normal. However nearly two weeks ago I found out my left hip is at risk...
Hey y'all, my mom received the results of her pet scan today and has been diagnosed with stage 3 vulvar cancer. Hoping everyone could point me to the best articles, you tube videos, books, tik tok pages, anything to help me learn as much as possible...
Hi, so looking for some support and information from anyone who has had groin lymph nodes removed. My partner has them removed few weeks back, and we have no idea what to expect with the healing, drain is all out and that is healing, but the mons pubis...
So back in march my partner had a scan and they seemed happy with it, i then had to fight to get a appointment e months after this to go theough the scan with consultant, which was clear and he was happy, all surgery had healed from December, and he said...
I see people saying they are VIN3 or VIN2. What does this mean? Is this the cancer stage that they are? I don't know what cancer stage I'm at, I forgot to ask my doctor. I'm going in for surgery next week - 2 lumps on vulva each about 4cm, plus my...
Hi my name is Josie , I have Vulva cancer And I am due to have a operation in Jaunary with lymph nodes removed as well. I live in Hull and this will be done at castle Hill Hospital. But I suffer from agrophobia and panic attacks, I wondered if there was...
Hi. I have recently had surgery and just finishing my last few sessions of radiotherapy for vulva cancer. My skin is very sore however I have noticed an ulcer type sore on my labia which was partially left following surgery. I am so concerned that even...
So, had the surgery last week Friday. The doctor said that she had to cut more tissue out of the lesion than expected, and having to cut/ablation on more places than planned for. Really, there just was more there than we all thought. Of course the doctor...
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