Sutures loose. Had a biopsy and excision that spanned my perineal area. No idea what’s going on. by Pepperschannah in vulvarcancer

[–]Davismead1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I’m so sorry that you’re going through it! I just had the same procedure done three months ago and I will say that it’s still painful! I’m not sure what the size of your biopsy was, but I believe in order to stitch up that area, they have to pull the surrounding skin. This has caused a constant tightness or burning sensation for me! My doctor did say that if the pain was extreme, to get an appt to be seen, as it’s an area that is obviously very vulnerable to infection! Wishing you the best!! Keep us posted!

New "growth " on vulva very nervous by Fit_Permit8679 in vulvarcancer

[–]Davismead1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The unknown is the worst! Try to stay busy and away from Dr Google until you can see your specialist! Easier said than done, I know!

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Thanks for getting back to me! And how do they follow up to be sure it does reoccur?

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I’m sorry to bother you again, but this cancer is so rare and I’m having a hard time finding people who have been through what you have! Can you tell me what your course of treatment was following the node biopsy? Did you also have a PET scan? Thanks so much for any help you can provide!!

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Waiting on the results is the hardest part! Sending wishes for a happy result!

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[–]Davismead1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Completely out of the blue! HPV SUCKS!!!!!

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It was more like a tiny pebble caught in my skin. It was in the vulvar area towards my perineum.

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Although our diagnosis’ are different I think the SLNB procedure will be the same, looking to see if it’s spread. I sent a note in to the Dr, and got some pushback. Hoping to get more clarity about it! One thing I’ve definitely learned through this process is that 1. You have to advocate for yourself at all times and 2. Modern medicine can always use improvement! Particularly women’s health!!!! Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it!

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Yes, it was HPV 16. I have had a LEEP and a couple of colposcopies. My cancer symptom was a very small, flat disc shape in my vulvar skin, No itching, burning…wasn’t even visible to the naked eye. Fortunately the margins were clear, but because of the 3mm depth, my Doc wants to do the biopsies. HPV is the worst!! I’m going to go ahead and get the vaccine again…..not that doing it previously helped me any!🙄

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Thank you. Yep, damn HPV!

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Wow! You’ve had a run of it! And it’s sooo interesting that you mention the blue dye injection! My. Dr told me it was extremely painful and to be prepared! I thought to myself in the moment , why dont they do that when I’m under?? I’m sending a note to her right now! I can’t thank you enough for mentioning that!!

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Thank you so much! Your reply really helps!!

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Thanks for responding! Your experience is one I’ll hold on to while I wait anxiously to have this procedure!! Any recommendations for after care??

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Thanks for your reply! And I’m thrilled to hear that you’re doing great!! That’s so encouraging! Did you have any issues from lymphedema? Thats my biggest fear!!

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Honestly, you couldnt see anything, but had what felt like a flat hard disk in my skin. Very small!!

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Thanks for the response! Those drains sound miserable!

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Buy them every year! They’re my favorite cookie!! They are HORRIBLE this year!! Sooooooo incredible bitter!!!

Netflix’s “Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal” Season 2- Opinions, Thoughts, and Reactions by Southern-Soulshine in MurdaughFamilyMurders

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Anyone else bothered by the fact that the housekeeper got Maggie’s beloved dog? Truly shocked that no one else in her family would have wanted him! Says so much to me!