My GP thinks I have cancer of the vulva and has referred me but my appointment is in a month so outside the two week fast track. I am worried that at 75, I will be considered old for treatment as everything I read says that the younger you are, the more...
Hi, I got diagnosed last week with Vulval cancer which I had never heard about. Awaiting scans tomorrow and next week and then a plan of action. It’s the unknown that I’m really struggling with!
Hi I am Anniee, I had my Vulvectomy las Thursday. It's been fine expect the last 2 days it has been very sore. Is this to be expected?
Hi, I just got diagnosed Vin 3 and my appointment to discuss treatment isn't till Jan 29 - I had the biopsy 5 weeks ago. This seems like a very long time, and the treatments look very scary.
Hi, I am 65 yrs old, married with 3 children and 4 beautiful grandchilidren and fortunately always been fit and active. I found a lump in my vulva in July this year which the consultants all thought was in a Bartholins gland. Cancer was never mentioned...
I’m scheduled for a simple vulvectomy with skin flaps. I was wondering if anybody can share how long this type of operation takes? The doctor mentioned 8 hours which seems a bit much?
Hi all new here just wanted to come and say hello. i just wanted to ask a question really I’ve been diagnosed with vulva cancer 6th dec but feel I shudnt be diagnosed at all if the docs had done more and maybe it cud have been prevented if there is...
Hi All I was diagnosed with Vulva cancer back in end of 2017 & had a Vulvatomy in Jan 2018 & then had to have lymph nodes removed in April 2018 I have had flare up of Lichen Sclerous on & off since I have had since 1999 I just had a biopsy on the...
Hi I am having a vulvectomy in 2 weeks. was diagnosed in Dec after having 2 biopsies. I have put in an order with Amazon for a doughnut cushion, ice packs, wet and dry wipes and a Douche bottle. I am just interested in how others coped after the op. and...
Hi, I'm Amazing Grace, I'm excited about joining the group and the discussions. I was first diagnosed with Vulvar Cancer in December, 2022, and subsequently had four chemotherapy treatments and 36 radiation treatments. I was then cleared. In December...
