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Hello everyone, has anyone used Imiquimod cream for VIN3 and used Instillagel for the pain?
So, had the surgery last week Friday. The doctor said that she had to cut more tissue out of the lesion than expected, and having to cut/ablation on more places than planned for. Really, there just was more there than we all thought. Of course the doctor...
I’m struggling to find information on vulvar cancer because it’s so rare. Would be great to get some feedback from others. I have vulvar cancer that has spread to one local lymph node and pelvis. ive just had second chemo treatment (2 drugs - Paclotaxel...
I don’t feel where I am is anywhere near you guys!! I did have vulvar cancer removed 10 years ago and it was successful with no other issues but it’s back at different stages 1,2, and 3 in different bits. The consultant has prescribed imiquimoid cream...
Hi, new to this. A couple of months back I was sore and itchy down below and discovered three whitish parches.I had a biopsy and was found to have Vin stage 1and2. I am 66. The gynaecologist can't seem to make her mind up to either cut it all out or refer...
I had surgery in February of this year to remove cancerous tissue from my vulva & the lymph nodes removed from both groins. I had 3 return visits for intravenous antibiotics- 1 for a groin infection due to open wounds the 2 bouts of cellulitis. I’m...
Waiting for treatment to start radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Feel like I'm in limbo waiting for PET scan, radiotherapy planning scan and kidney function test before treatment can go ahead. Feeling I can't cope today. Feeling very apprehensive about the...
Hi everyone. I just recently found this place and am really glad that I have. There are a lot of burning questions in my mind!
Hi ladies I am due to start treatment for vulva cancer shortly. The plan is weekly chemo and daily radiotherapy for 5 weeks to vulva groin pelvis. I would be grateful for any advice and tips to help get through this treatment. Many thanks ...
Hi to all, I would love to hear from anyone who has used Imiquimod cream for the treatment of VIN 3. My specialist has advised me however that this is a very painful treatment and could last for up to 16 weeks. Not convinced that I want to be tortured...
