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I realize basal cell skin cancer is very common and very treatable. Wasn’t concerned at all until after 3 excisions I started doing my own research. Vulval BCC is an uncommon cancer with a different cause, different presentations, and different/more aggressive...
A new web based guide for lichen sclerosus was launched last week so wanted to share for those with vulval symptoms or a LS diagnosis. lots of information lichensclerosusguide.org.uk
Hey all. I've just had my wide local excision of the main vulvar lesion and a further 6 less scary (still all are abcde rule positive mind) looking lesions surrounding that one. This was done 4 days ago. I've just now had an NHS app message with my follow...
Hi New to this forum and awaiting for my appointment with vulscopy gynaecologist in 2 weeks. Would like to know what to expect for first appointment? Check with GP as a slight bleed and feeling discomfort down below. Examination revealed an unexplained...
Hi I am 6 weeks post op for WLE and sentinel lymph node biopsy. Healing well and biopsy negative thankfully. However one area of my tumour has very close margins and a re-excision is recommended. I'm devastated to go back to square one after getting...
Hello I am on week 8 of Aldara cream for VIN. I have had horrendous reactions and felt very ill with it ( 5 days on 2 off) The last week I have stopped having a reaction, I'm still tired with it and feel unwell but no reaction to the actual cream...
Hello, I am 44 and just have a second diagnosis of VIN. Last time the cut it out and the results were VIN3-4 I understand it's not cancer but hoped someone may be able to advise I have just had more cut out and they have come back with Aldara treatment...
Hi all; hope you’re doing good I’ve been suffering from a nerve like pain in my clitoris for a couple of years but it’s been a year that I developed inflamed and itchy clit area. So after seeing my GP and being referred to a gynaecologist, my doctor...
Around 2-3 years ago I noticed some pigmentation on my labia. I was only 22 at the time and it didn’t hurt, itch or was raised so I just presumed it was nothing. I also came off the pill around this time and put it down to that. I saw a private gynae...
I’ve never used a forum so this is a quick hello to see if I’m doing it right. I have put details on my profile. I’ve read posts since June and have found them very helpful so thank you everyone. I kept thinking, I’ll wait until I know this or that before...
