Advice

Hello Mel

yes I had swelling and puffiness around my pubic bone for quite a long time, like you it wasn’t painful.  It did get back to normal eventually. If you are concerned then I would mention it when you go for your checkup. It is early days yet, so try not to worry.  I hope all goes well for your healing.  If you have any questions then please ask.

Hiya

Thankyou for responding, it’s re assuring to know it’s normal. I had the sentinel biopsy in both groins too, it’s a balancing act with resting and moving / exercising as advised. Thank you for the advice 

Mel

Hi Mel, is it ok if I ask some questions?  If you don’t want to answer them, I’m ok with a refusal.  I’m just at the start of this process.  So want to try and get information on how others found out as I have had no symptoms at all.  

How did you know/find out about your tumour?  Was it a lump?  Melanoma?  

TIA. Jo 

Hi Jo

of course I don’t mind. I’m 57 and went for a routine hrt check with my gp. As I felt dry & sore down there she had a look, and saw a lump, wasn’t something I could see as it was quite far back and small. 
so she referred me and I was put on the 2 weeks fast track, had biopsy which showed stage 1b cancerous tumor. MRI and Ct were clear. Had op on 23rd June, it went well and now I’m waiting for the sentinel biopsy results (lymph nodes) he’s pretty confident this will be clear as the scans were clear. 
I have been taken care of very well, I’ve only ever been in hospital once, 20 years ago for a cataract op, so has been very overwhelming for me. 
please feel free to keep in touch and ask me anything you want. 

let me know how you’re getting on.

Mel x

Hi, I still have a little swelling 4 months since my WLE & 7 lymph nodes removed both sides. It's gone down a lot but not gone yet. You are early days, be patient (I was the same It's hard as we expect to be better quickly). Be gentle when sitting keep legs elevated to relieve pressure. Tell your surgeon when you see them. If gets really bad make an appointment via your Gynae nurses. 

Hiya 

yes you’re right, early days and I have little patience  keeping my feet up as much as possible. I’m so used to a busier life I am having to adjust.

Thankyou for your advice, much appreciated x

Mel