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I am 1 week post op- wide local excision for a small 2.3mm deep tumour and removal of sentinal node I am still very sore and stingy in the vulval area- hiw long will this last. Also still weeping blood from wound
Hi all, I'm new to this group but not new to Macmillan. Had a vulvar biopsy on 7th February and today I received letter confirming Vin3, classic P16 diffusely positive (whatever that means). Consultant also advised it is pre cancer and no evidence of...
I see people saying they are VIN3 or VIN2. What does this mean? Is this the cancer stage that they are? I don't know what cancer stage I'm at, I forgot to ask my doctor. I'm going in for surgery next week - 2 lumps on vulva each about 4cm, plus my...
Hi, I’m going in to hospital next week for my surgery. I’ve got 2 lumps on my vulva each about 4cm and my lymph nodes in my groin are ‘hot’ so they have to be taken out too. What stage does that put me at? I completely forgot to ask. All this with 3...
Hi my name is Josie , I have Vulva cancer And I am due to have a operation in Jaunary with lymph nodes removed as well. I live in Hull and this will be done at castle Hill Hospital. But I suffer from agrophobia and panic attacks, I wondered if there was...
Hey. I was diagnosed this week with vulva cancer. I’ve been told it’s early and easily Treated and I should just need surgery. the lump is 2cm anise I’m waiting to see to the surgeon to discuss what exactly will happen. Im feeling totally overwhelmed...
Hi all. So quick history, saw GP end of last year who said that my lump was a cyst. Went back to GP as lump was getting bigger. Saw Gynaecologist who said its a cyst. Had lump removed 3 weeks later. Got called in for follow up last Friday, saw a doctor...
Hi. I have recently had surgery and just finishing my last few sessions of radiotherapy for vulva cancer. My skin is very sore however I have noticed an ulcer type sore on my labia which was partially left following surgery. I am so concerned that even...
Hi all I have just got back from the Doctors who told me she thinks I have cancer. I was a little shocked normally they just say things like I don’t know what it is I will send you for an appointment just get checked out. I went because I have a flat...
Hi everyone I now have the cream got it yesterday and have been mentally preparing to use it tonight .. I’ve cleaned the house and done the shopping now trying to relax and be calm !! Can anyone who has used this tell me if you put it all over or in certain...
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