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Gynecologic cancers: What do you wish you had known?
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I had a rare basal cell carcinoma removed, with a partial vulvectomy. I got this suddenly, with no indication that anything was wrong--just a nasty lesion that appeared. My surgery was several weeks ago, but now I have a long slow healing process. I am totally frustrated with this, do not know how to explain it to anyone who asks. Any ideas?
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@janthetravlr Welcome. What a shock that must have been to notice that lesion that suddenly appeared. I'm very careful about what I say about my cancer diagnosis and recurrence (2019 and 2021 respectively). When I was in the middle of all of it I just felt I did not want to answer questions about why I had uterine cancer, what the doctors told me, or anything like that. It was just too traumatic for me. I know this is how one gets support but I also think it's important to pick these people carefully so that you do get the support you need.
What sorts of questions do people ask?
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@janthetravlr I have only tidy a few friends. Of course, the literature shows gov so people think std. of course, doesn't matter but dignity? Privacy? I like Jan the traveler.