So I'm 6 weeks into 7 of radiotherapy and the skin in my groin which went black has peeled away. It's also down my inside thigh. It's all bright red and extremely sore. I've been given gel to put on. I can't wear underwear as it cuts in. Anyone...
Hi All, I'm due for VIN III laser surgery in a couple of weeks and would really appreciate some practical information about post-op care. For a start: how do you get home from the hospital when you can't sit down due to burns on the area?! What have people...
Sooooooo frustrated I was due to have my operation on Monday to have it removed and it’s been cancelled!! Apparently the surgeon has cancelled his whole theatre list that day. I had organised everything at work, my husbands work, my daughters, my...
Hi all, Just wondering if anyone takes AHHC supplements, I have read a few articles on it now. There is talk of it clearing hpv in some people?
Hi everyone, Wondered if anyone is taking any supplements to help boost their immunity? I am trying to eat healthily, don't smoke, rarely drink, but am paranoid about the VIN 2/3 recurring and trying to help my chances as much as I can before my check...
Hi I'm on the verge of giving up with the cream. Been using it for over a month now and the side effects are really getting to me. The consultant has said to keep going for as long as possible to try and reduce the area, and has said I will need more...
Good morning all hope you are all doing good. Has anyone had this side effect? I have vin 3 and I'm trying the cream been on it for just over 1 month now, I have a yellow ish patch now. It looks like a scab but wet (probably wet due to the area it...
Advice please. My Mum was diagnosed with Vulvar cancer stage 3 at the end of April. The plan is she will have 3 rounds of Chemotherapy, the radiation afterwards. However, she has an ulcer that she has been hospitalised for 3 times so far as it has become...
Hi, so for the last 13 years I’ve had 22 lots of surgery front to back with re-curing VIN3 . last week I noticed an open slice / that was weeping white stuff , been doctors and all bloods and swabs come back normal so no infection . my groin lymph nodes...
I had VIN3 operation in July, I've done all the keep it clean , pat dnt rub, im still feeling slight soarness, how long does it take to feel kinda normal again. My check up is not until September and feeling a bit anxious, thinking its going to return...
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