How long does recovery take after vulvar cancer surgery?

Recovery time after vulvar cancer surgery varies significantly from person to person, depending on factors like the type and extent of surgery, overall health, and healing process. Many find that initial healing takes several weeks, while returning to normal activities can take a few months, though it's important to follow your medical team's specific guidance for your situation. Wishing you a smooth recovery, and hopefully others in this community can share their experiences to help you feel less alone during this time.

Hello, I was diagnosed in August with Squamous cell carcinoma vulvar cancer, Stage 2. I had surgery September 25th and am now starting my 3rd week of Radiation! I will finish at the end of December. I am 63yrs old, this scared the Sh☆t out of me!

I was diagnosed with vulvar cancer in September and had surgery in October. It looks like they got it all but they are checking me every two weeks to see how I am doing. I am also 63 years old and I was also scared .

Mine was a tumor in my perineum, it was the whole size of the perineum, so I have no space between vagina and butthole now! I realize that its only about an inch anyway, but it sure feels weird and different, and I'm sure it LOOKS weird too! Luckily I cant see good! Too afraid to look close anyway! Lol

I had surgery in October. Best of luck. I'm starting chemo and radiation on Monday. I'll be thinking of you Valerie

You will be in my thoughts and prayers, Kelly.

I don’t know if I’m replying on this platform correctly or not. If you ladies would like to chat, I am a vulvar stage 3-4 cancer survivor from 2002. There is total hope I am here to say! Oh I’m 67. I was 44 when diagnosed. I went through the gambit of radiation, chemotherapy and brachytherapy so I can relate. A veteran you might say!!

Tammy K I am 😊 happy to hear you are doing well I was diagnosed with pre valvar cancer and have not found a doctor yet bc my blood sugar is too high trying to get it down for surgery. I am hoping I will get there it is scary wsiting tho.

Dianna - I’m so happy to hear you caught it early. I had an amazing Dr. who if it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t be here today. Waiting is always difficult. What if’s set in. Worry, stress and sometimes for nothing. It really doesn’t help. I hope you are able to get your blood sugar down and find a good Dr. It’s always good to feel the doc is on your team!!