Newly diagnosed vulva cancer

Hello Storm, I was diagnosed in 2022 with vulva cancer after being told on 3 occasions I had a water infection! On the 3 time I was examined by a practicing paramedic who told me I had a burn the size of you thumb so issued with barrier cream and another lot of antibiotics. Cleared up and a month later same symptoms so saw a gp at my surgery and was referred to the 2 week pathway.  When I saw the consultant at the hospital he told me straight away that it was cancer and I would need biopsies, cameras, chemo, radiotherapy and reconstruction surgery! After the MDT meeting my case was taken over by the Royal London as this cancer was very rare as it was growing outside the body.  Have a look at my profile which explains in more detail. I had a WLE. As they thought the tumour was under 1mm, but when it was removed it was 2.8mm and although they had clear margins I had to have a2nd op to remove the lymph nodes to check it had not spread.  I was very lucky it had not spread and I am now 2 years on and now have 6 monthly check ups.

what I found very helpful for all the anxiety and stress was an inhaler from the complementary medicine team at Bart's trust.  When you feel stressed you use it and it calms you down. It is only herbal but very effective. Speak to your cancer nurse they can refer you . They also offer other treatments all of which help whilst waiting for the surgery.  Wishing you all the best with your scan and operation. X