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Hi, I was diagnosed with Vulval cancer end of January 2026, waiting for the op to remove it and 1 lymph node. Obviously scared and anxious, but hoping to feel better after reading your journeys getting through it. Sending hugs to you all.
I've been prescribed liquidmon, in order to get my immune system fighting back. I've had 4 operations all ready, and my consultant wants me to use the cream, to try and clear the vin3, she says its only a small amount, hopefully this will work. How...
I had a tumor on my urethra in 2012. I received radiation and chemo for 7 weeks and was ok. As time has passed, my vulva has become more and more tender. I had a needle biopsy a couple years ago and was told it came back positive for VIN. The doctor has...
I have recurring dVIN. I had a small bit of Vulva cancer removed in Dec 2023 and so consultants keen to remove dVIN as soon as it appears. I've had two WLE back to back since May this year and still showing cells up to the margin. Next step is mapping...
I had a small amount of cancer removed from my vulva on 9th January 26. I used a sitz bath, padded vilva dry afterwards. Took painkillers ,unfortunately even though i tried to keep area clean i developed an infection. Luckily I was already given some...
I had the removal of some VIN3 cells that turned cancerous on 5th January 26. Im feeling better than I was, but I have this strange feeling of soarness in my vulva, im hoping it just the vulva going through recovery stage. Yet im worried, it might...
Hi I have had Vin for 10 years and recently I had biopsies done and they have come back as a mixture of low grade at my vulva but high grade nearer my back passage. I am really struggling with the pain as I have growths and unfortunately I am not a...
Hi just wanted to speak to someone just been diagnosed with vulva cancer , awaiting scans to see if spread . Feeling very anxious and not being very brave .
Just saw consultant today after using imiquimod cream for 3 months to be told it’s made it worse and the VIN has spread so need the whole clitoris removed. Two more biopsies taken to check if the VIN has got to a higher stage than 3. I will find out in...
Been for my biopsy results in preston today. I have been informed that there is a small amount of cancer. Im going to have yet another operation. 3rd one now. I hoping that they will finally remove it all and my body fights the vin3 cells. I have questions...
