Hello, I am new here - supporting my mum who was diagnosed with Vulval lichen sclerosus and Vulval Cancer pre Christmas.
Mum had a small surgery to remove lesions in January, but is going into Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital tomorrow morning for a vulvectomy. Will also be taking lymph node on one side.
She is, of course, a little scared and anxious about the procedure, but is managing to keep as positive a mindset as she can (so many jokes!). She lives alone, so my sister has moved in to help when she is discharged and I am also on hand to help out.
Both my sister and I are a little anxious about what is to come. I think its a case of not really knowing how she'll be, what she'll need, and our imaginations running wild, but we are ready to support her anyway we can.
From what I have read in posts on this group - which have been a great comfort! - the physical side of healing isn't too bad, but I have always had some concern over the impact it may have on her mentally.
What I would love to hear is things that helped you or your loved ones who had the same surgery, little or big things that made a difference to recovery.
Thanks in advance 
