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Vulvar Cancer: Anyone else?

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Wonderful to hear positive news! I also was diagnosed with vulvar cancer stage 1b in may 2023. 32 radiation treatments & 2 chemo (was supposed to have 5 but had a set back from it). No surgeries. I’ve been cancer free since August 2023. I’ve had late side effects that no one tells you about ! Mostly in the pelvic & bowel areas. Did you experience any? Looking forward to hearing from you!

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Congratulations! Believe or not, the five year mark will be here for you before you know.
Ahh, yes, the secret side effects 😉. I had uncontrollable diarrhea for years. I still do occasionally. What has helped me is eating 3 meals a day, being careful of what I eat - no onions, garlic, spicy food. I haven’t been able to eat chocolate since my last chemo treatment, which has gotten easier over the years.
Have you tried pelvic floor exercises? They definitely help. You look for exercises on line or your doctor might be able to prescribe physical therapy. I really hope this helps.