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Anyone have invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva?

Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Apr 16 7:56am | Replies (26)
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@justbexlo

I feel remarkably calmer. I appreciated that she got down to the facts and told me what she thought I needed to know. She let me ask questions after that, which I appreciated.

I am not fully upset that I won't go through surgery. That sounds excruciating. I am not looking forward to radiation or chemo but at least they are options. I was freaking out that it was all too late and there would be no options for me. It won't be easy but there is a plan at least for now.

It felt good for her to say that she expected me to undergo exams for the next 25 years (not that I want to go through those) because she thinks I'll be around for 25 more years.

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Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | Apr 16 7:56am

@justbexlo When your future has treatment options and then the doctor tells you that she expects you will have exams for the next 25 years - whew, that’s certainly helps with doubts about the future. Now you know you have options and your Hope can be realized. In your situation, I too would appreciate the facts presented in this way.

Your PET scan is coming up soon. Did your doctor say when you will start your treatment?

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