Vulvar Cancer

How do I prepare for vulvar cancer surgery?

Hi everyone I'm currently diagnosed with vulvar cancer and have surgery on August 12th....had one surgery already.....

How long does radiation burn pain last when going to the bathroom?

Well I'm all done with both radiation and chemo. Now waiting for the current damage to my skin to stop happening and then start the healing. I just want the painful burning when I go to the bathroom (both) to stop. It's getting to where I don't want to go...

What treatment options are there for stage 1 vulvar cancer after surgery?

I am 55 and was just diagnosed with vulvar cancer after two surgeries for dysplasia. I meet with oncologist this week. Looks like stage 1 invasive. The last surgery was a WLE and margins are clear for cancer but not for precancerous cells. Does anyone know what treatment might look like? I went through breast cancer 8 years ago.

How to sleep comfortably with radiation blisters during cancer treatment?

I am going through radiation and chemo treatment for vulvar cancer. I have a butt load of blisters across my butt. I'm so uncomfortable trying to get to sleep. Need some advice

How do you cope with vulvar cancer diagnosis after years of chronic illness?

I was just diagnosed with Vulvar Cancer after battling over 40 years with LS and Crohn's. Now Im facing a partial Vulvar removal. I already had sections of bowel removed for a bowel blockage back in my 20s. I am 59 and feeling so scared. The biopsy was traumatic enough. Wish I had been under for that. Im reading others situations and feeling great empathy. Big hugs to all you warriors.

What to expect starting chemo again after radiation didn't work?

Hi everyone im stacey I was diagnosed with 4a stage squamous cell carcinoma vulvar cancer April 22nd. Ive gone through radiation and chemotherapy . Last day was aug 8 th.it really did nothing for me. Then I went to moffitt cancer center in Tampa for second opinion Now im starting chemo again .I got a port put in . Ill loose my hair with this one. If anyone needs help with hotel stays American cancer society helps pay your room costs.

How long does recovery take after vulvar cancer surgery?

I recently had surgery for Vulvar Cancer. I am still in recovery mode.

How can I cope with a radical vulvarectomy for melanoma?

I was dx with melanoma vulvar cancer a few months ago. Went through 2 immunotherapy rounds and on my mri of pelvis nothing has changed. It hasn’t gotten worse but hasn’t gotten better. I am now meeting with an oncology surgeon to have a radical vulvarectomy. Have any of you had similar experience and how did you not feel like a freak post surgery?

Living with Extra Mammary Paget's Disease

I have had Extra Mammary Paget’s Disease for 10 or more years. I’ve had many surgeries, and have another in the bear future.