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Hi, I have recently been to my GP as I had concern about a new growth. Easiest way to explain it is it looks like a white cauliflower/wart type growth just on the top of the inside of my labia minora. I have previously had growths/polyps/skin tags...
Hi I 3 weeks post vulvectomy and lymph nodes removed aswell. Im just terrifed of my future will find out soon if need chemotherapy or radiotherapy any advice Feeling very lonely
Hi I had vulva cancer last October I had opp to remove part of it last year... this October I had 10 lymph nodes removed from my right groin as it has come back and spread to there.... I'm due to start radiotherapy and chemo on the 26th November for 5...
I had my VIN3 operation 6 days ago, I'm washing my vulva twice a day , using shower, and I'm taking ibuprofen & paracetamol for the pain. I'm experiencing some yellowish discharge , not a great deal , but I can feel it when I pass it. Is this normal in...
Hi all. Got told this week that I have EMPD on my vulva. CT scan to be arranged to check if it's spread. I've had a raised patch for 2 years, didn't respond to creams, but wasn't really causing any issues and in the meantime has dermoid cyst on ovary...
I just replied to someone else, but thought it might be helpful to make a separate post for anyone whose having a hard time with the healing process after treatment. I had an intensive course of radiotherapy for vulva cancer in 2023. The cancer was...
I was diagnosed with VIN3 in April and had operation in June. I was told they had clear margins. Unfortunately not so, since I had my 1st check up in September I was told it looks like its returned, and took a biopsy. It has just been confirmed today...
Hi … any tips on pain management while waiting for biopsy diagnosis. Vulval ulceration … max dose oral . Oramorph added yesterday. Topical lidocaine. Instilagel . Dermovate to lesions . Not keen on gabapentine but May consider Amitryptline… or admission...
I have had my 1st coloscopy today. Had to have another biopsy taken as they think it has come back. Ive to go back next Tuesday for another check up and wait 2 weeks for biopsy results. Im trying not to panic, but honesty im not looking forward to having...
Hi, been lurking for 2 weeks, I seemingly keep coming back, so I thought I should make an account and join. I'm awaiting a Colposcopy on Wednesday 17/09 as my smear came back HVP positive and servere dyskaryosis, where hopefully they will have a look...
