I've started Radiotherapy. Someone should have told me what to expect before. However I find myself lying on a table in a large room with a big machine overhead and naked from my bra down. I understand that they have to make sure I'm in the correct...
Morning. So im new to all this, I’m 43 and yesterday have been told VIN3 and possibly cancer. The biopsy results apparently weren’t taken deep enough so I won’t find out if it’s cancer until after surgery and that’s been sent off but in the words of...
I am newly diagnosed and due for surgery on the 8th July. They will have to remove both sides groin lymph nodes. Scared stiff of lymphadema as I am a very fit 77 year old. Appreciate any advice please
Its very frustrating that after all this time its back. I had radical surgery last time and surgery is not an option this time. I probably knew quite quickly when another sore patch would not heal and then I found a small lump that I was in trouble...
Hi, I’ve just come across this group. I’ve been suffering with re-occurring VIN3 for 13 years . I'm just wondering does there come a point that you actually are free of having to have surgery? I’ve literally had 22 lots of surgery and turned 38 this...
Hi there, I am new to this forum, having had a whirlwind few months. Recently (3wks ago) had a WLE on my vulva where VIN 2 and 3 were removed, the results showed no sign of cancer but 'possible margin involvement' Can anyone tell me more about what this...
Anyone been diagnosed in their 30's... doc is positive it can be removed with surgery, booked in for 14th August.... what do I have to look forward to after surgery? 7 kids under 13 and a farm to run. Terrified doesn't even come close to what I'm fee...
Hi. I had a tumor on my urethra in 2012 and have been dealing with the radiation damage which has continued to get worse over the years, burning and itching. I'm 82 now and had a needle biopsy in 2022 showing vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (high Grade...
I have asked previously on here, sorry to repeat. I was really hoping to find someone who has had this treatment? I have some patches of MIS on my vulvar. The plan is to treat with Aldara, rather than have further surgery.
Hi everyone. im coming up to 2 weeks since my surgery. Had a stage 1 tumor removed from my vulva, 2cm. has anyone experienced pelvic swelling? It doesn’t hurt, just looks puffy. Any advice would be really appreciated Mel x
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