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Vulvectomy

VFisk
Posts: 3
Joined: Apr 2003
Apr 15, 2003 - 3:49 pm

I am new here. I had a LEEP done in '93 and didn't think anything of it. My Dr. was not concerned so why should I be. I had a vulvectomy on 03/27/02, the right side. It was squamous cell, skin cancer. I just had another surgery on 02/07/03 for the same thing, this time laser and 2 tumors on the left and 2 tumors on the right. There is alot gone now and I am having a hard time coping. Sorry for the horrible spelling. I know I am not alone, but would like some inspiration.
WendyD
Posts: 7
 Joined: Mar 2003
Apr 19, 2003 - 9:00 pm
Re: Vulvectomy

First of all, YOU ARE NOT ALONE> That is what I found to be one of the worst things aobut this cancer.
I have had VIN III on and off for a while now, actually had a big biopsy taken yesterday,a nd waiting on the path report. Email anytime for support!
VFisk
Posts: 3
 Joined: Apr 2003
Apr 22, 2003 - 3:37 pm
Re: Vulvectomy

Thanks for the reply WendyD.
dbalexis04
Posts: 1
 Joined: Jan 2004
Jan 17, 2004 - 10:18 pm
Re: Vulvectomy

Hi WendyD! I am new to the site and am in need of some support. I was diagnosed with vulvar cancer in Sept. 03, had a radical vulvectomy on 11-20-03 and then spent 30 days in the hospital due to complications. I went into this with the Dr telling me about 4-hours for surgery and ended up with 11 + hours of surgery due to the extent of the cancer. I had changed OB/GYNs this year due to insurance, after seeing the same Dr for 15 yea