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Hello I am new to this group and have a question. 4 weeks ago I had a radical vulvectomy, with removal of sentinel lymph nodes. I was told I would feel great in 4 weeks. I am still in so much pain that I can't actually sit in a chair. While the pain...
Hi I'm about to have my fourth vulval op. A wide local excision found an SCC so im going to have that removed. I'm really frightened about the radioactive injection I have to have the day before as it will be in the fourchette..so a sensitive area...
Yes or no Any regrets either way
I have been previously diagnosed with Herpes. I have a very rare outbreak in one area usually less than yearly, for which I take Acyclovir high doses throughout the day. I think it’s important to point out that I am a mother to a 22 year old amazing...
Been diagnosed with vulva cancer 4 months ago. Had scans biosopy nothing spread. Going to have surgery to remove ulcerated lump and lymph nodes. Got discharge around area but not cancerous . Doctor said pre cancerous. Feeling scared. And what does pre...
Hi everyone, I've just been directed to this group as I'm anxious about something I found yesterday. I haven't had a diagnosis and I'm not looking for any type of confirmation that I might have cancer. I just wanted to join here and perhaps manage...
I had a radical vulvectomy 8 weeks ago including removal of all external parts and clitoris plus two sentinel nodes, one from each groin. My healing is going well now, although still a couple of uncomfortable places and a slightly swollen groin so still...
Hi I wondered if any other ladies with lichen sclerosus and disappearing structures have had any recovery procedures such as release of clitoris hood? I was diagnosed with cancers and high grade vin which was cut out, but though lichen sclerosus was...
So back in march my partner had a scan and they seemed happy with it, i then had to fight to get a appointment e months after this to go theough the scan with consultant, which was clear and he was happy, all surgery had healed from December, and he said...
I've just been diagnosed and don't even know what treatment I'll need or anything really. I think at first you think you're the only one but I see I'm not. I've got a hospital appointment next week and I'm supposed to be going on holiday at the end...
