I was diagnosed with Vulval Cancer back in 2004, and back then there really wasn't a lot of info available about how deep it was (at least I couldn't find any) anyways, the after effects that I exp ienced and still experiencing CHANGED MY LIFE ALL TOGETHER...
I had a tumor on my urethra in 2012. I received radiation and chemo for 7 weeks and was ok. As time has passed, my vulva has become more and more tender. I had a needle biopsy a couple years ago and was told it came back positive for VIN. The doctor has...
I had a small amount of cancer removed from my vulva on 9th January 26. I used a sitz bath, padded vilva dry afterwards. Took painkillers ,unfortunately even though i tried to keep area clean i developed an infection. Luckily I was already given some...
I had the removal of some VIN3 cells that turned cancerous on 5th January 26. Im feeling better than I was, but I have this strange feeling of soarness in my vulva, im hoping it just the vulva going through recovery stage. Yet im worried, it might...
Hi I have had Vin for 10 years and recently I had biopsies done and they have come back as a mixture of low grade at my vulva but high grade nearer my back passage. I am really struggling with the pain as I have growths and unfortunately I am not a...
Just saw consultant today after using imiquimod cream for 3 months to be told it’s made it worse and the VIN has spread so need the whole clitoris removed. Two more biopsies taken to check if the VIN has got to a higher stage than 3. I will find out in...
Had my 3rd operation today 5th January 2026. Removal of a small amount of cancer. Here hoping that my body fights off the vin 3 infection. Otherwise it will be the dreaded cream, and im not looking forward to that I do hope i dnt get a infection aswell...
Hi Ladies I think only women who have had a vulvectomy can possibly help me with this. I had my operation 23 February it was a long procedure with reconstruction. I lost my Clitoris. Nine weeks on doc gave me all clear to have sex. Husband and...
Hi all, I really hope you’re all doing well I am hoping to speak with someone in a similar situation, my mother was diagnosed 3 years ago with a rare and aggressive type of melanoma and within the past month it’s unfortunately spread even after her...
I had surgery on 9th December in preston hospital. To remove VIN3 lesions and to have a colposcopy, anoscopy,vulvosvopy,vulva and peroneal biopsies and left vulva wide excision. Im swollen in that area, but numbed up for know. Stiches in the areas...
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