Was diagnosed with vulva cancer on the 14th of February and I have been trying to get some help saw surgeon on 6th of March & signed consent form & have not heard any news about operation. Since then have had another area biopsies & been told it could...
I thought I was having a 'wide local excision' for a squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) but my surgeon performed a hemi vulvectomy and left it open ( no stitches) to heal. Anyone else had that? It took a very long time to heal and then the scar tissue grew...
Want to cover all aspects of Vulva Cancer. Also the need for folk to talk about care of their pets when in hospital. The urgent need for hospitals to explain more in detail. I was allowed to tape all my consultations. Which really helped me in...
Hello,.. I'm not sure what to say but here is my little story so far, I have been diagnosed with pre cancerous cells on my vulvar I think ain or vin 3, I have also got pre cancerous cells ain 3 on my bum aswell as they have found a small area that is...
Hi I’m a young 63 yr old woman who only retired from teaching after 32 yrs in December 2022. I was looking forward to my new life! I had suffered itching and soreness for a few years but put it down to the dreaded menopause. No one ever asked me about...
Just had my first referral appointment with gynae. I'm now waiting for biopsy appointment. Hoping it happens soon. Dr said most probably 'vin'. I,ve had l.s.for approx 20years. Thanks and it,s good to be here, if unfortunate!!
Hi there everybody I am currently in the 4th week of recovering from a wide local excision (HSIL/VIN3, HPV-related, and vulvar SCC (squamous cell carcinoma) On my worst days, I fret and worry and get really angry that this has chosen me. I have worked...
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Hi guys , I'm looking for advice i am new to all this and I have been struggling with a decision that I have got to make ..... If I say no am I being selfish and if I say yes just how bad can it get and just how much more can I take before I lose myself...
Hi, I’ve recently found out I have a mass of 5-6cm, had biopsy & ultrasound, awaiting MRI. I feel so overwhelmed & terrified I won’t see my little girl grow up, I’m 44. I had endometrial cancer stage 1 in 2018, had full hysterectomy no further treatment...
