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Everyone mentions the diagnosis and treatment but no one mentions after surgery and any issues either short term or long term. After having a full radical vulvectomy and removal of some lymph nodes, I have lymphadema, the fluid has gone to my stomach...
my daughter was diagnosed with vulva cancer. After many doctor appointments and getting different diagnosis she found a doctor that sent her to a oncology on gyn. Biopsy came back SCC. Her doctor said may need a lymph node biopsy. We don't know just what...
Hi i finished treatment 16 months ago but for the last 8/weeks I have been suffering with vulva ulcers that just won’t heal seen oncologist today and had pain relief increased but came from the appointment feeling really low as they don’t know when...
I have finally had my operation for NIV3 pre cancer cells. Now even though I'm feeling groggy and light headed , I'm wondering what kind of pain releif they give you after a operation, Even tho I'm groggy, and cannot feel a thing in my intimate area...
So about 4 months ago I found a lump in the left side of my vulva. I went to the GP and was dismissed. I went back 1 month later and had to fight to see a GP who begrudgingly made a referral for an ultrasound without including key points like my age...
I’ve had my biopsy and now waiting for the urgent MRI then a MTD to go forward I’m really upset I have a partner of ten years we are not married but he has not mentioned it to his family and has not even mentioned it to me to talk it through he just...
I had treatment for vaginal/vulva cancer nearly 2 years ago About 8 weeks ago I started with what I thought was thrush it then became ulcerated. I had biopsies about 3 weeks ago and they came back post radiotherapy skin changes. Since then things...
Hi everyone, I currently am waiting for my operation to remove VIN3 pre- cancer cells. My operation was put back , as it was 12th may at first, but they cancelled it . Anyway I know have a new date , 3rd June, but I am expecting some strange feeling...
Hi all. I've asked before but I'll ask again. Has anyone had any issues post surgery. I have fluid in my stomach, not sure when or if it will go. Plus I have some nerve damage in my right thigh, again not sure of the outcome. All this is due to removal...
I was up and fasting ,drinking water until 10.30am got ready to go for my operation scheduled for today 12th May. My friend was picking me up, to take myself and my hubby to the hospital. Ready to get into car - BAM! Phone call, cancelled I'm so devastated...
