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Possible Vaginal Cancer

Posted by savypaige25 @savypaige25, Aug 26, 2022

So I just recently found a pretty big mass inside my vagina, before hand I was having my period for (almost) 2 weeks, once I found the mass I immediately booked an appointment to see gynecologist, as i found the mass (8-24-22) and I go to see the gynecologist the 31st, my nerves are completely shot and I cannot keep myself together as I am so scared to even go. I am embarrassed that I thought my periods were normal for me. (I've had irregular periods my entire life) I turn 25 next month, I didn't know where else to go to talk about this, my husband won't talk to me about it, as I want to talk as in the possibility of cancer. He tells me not to think the worst case scenario, but my mind instantly goes there. And I can't help it because my gut feeling is telling me that it's cancer. If anyone can give me any tips on composing myself until I see this doctor in 6 days, im completely nervous about the exam itself as well.

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Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | Feb 5, 2023
In reply to @rainyp "UPDATE- After 5 weeks of external radiaion and 5X chemo. Except for extreme fatique, constant pelvic..." + (show)
@rainyp

UPDATE- After 5 weeks of external radiaion and 5X chemo. Except for extreme fatique, constant pelvic pressure and a really bad chemo treatment that put me out week of week 3 , Im going to say I tolerated this. My last BrachTherapy was Friday ( 5 treatments in 3 days) and I am feeling pretty good ( a little sore ) but am more then a little anxious on if I should expect side effects over the next couple weeks. Doc was a little vague, but I can imagine everyone is a little different. MRI and follow up will be after the New Year.
Wishing everyone a happy holiday , lots of joy , and most of all health to you and your loved ones

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Hello, @rainyp I'm writing to check in with you. How are you feeling? Hopefully the fatigue and pelvic pressure have both lessened now that we are in the second month (February!) of the new year. Have you had your follow-up yet?

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rainyp | @rainyp | Feb 8, 2023

Thanks so much for checking in! I had an MRI and a follow up with my radiologist oncologist in January. He was very pleased with the results showing significent improvement and decrease in tunour size. I still get a little irritation, as the radiation site is still healing, but improving everyday. He was very reassuring and confident that we will see more improvement and the treatment is working as expected. Next scans are scheduled for end of March. Im feeling good and am back to work, which great for my mental health! Oh and I have some great company too. Meet Emma!! Hope all is well with you and Thanks so much for checking in!
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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 15, 2023
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@rainyp

Thanks so much for checking in! I had an MRI and a follow up with my radiologist oncologist in January. He was very pleased with the results showing significent improvement and decrease in tunour size. I still get a little irritation, as the radiation site is still healing, but improving everyday. He was very reassuring and confident that we will see more improvement and the treatment is working as expected. Next scans are scheduled for end of March. Im feeling good and am back to work, which great for my mental health! Oh and I have some great company too. Meet Emma!! Hope all is well with you and Thanks so much for checking in!

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Nice to meet Emma, @rainyp. I hope you'll add the picture of both of you to your profile.

How is the return to work going?

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lenorewynne | @lenorewynne | Feb 18, 2023

The worst part is the not knowing. Perhaps try writing a list of questions with followup questions. Try If I have .... then ... .. . . Do it for all the different scenarios you can imagine. From the best to worst or in any other order. Bring this to the Dr's appt. and you will feel more in control and will better be in control of your appointment. You've got this

All the best

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 25, 2023
In reply to @lenorewynne "The worst part is the not knowing. Perhaps try writing a list of questions with followup..." + (show)
@lenorewynne

The worst part is the not knowing. Perhaps try writing a list of questions with followup questions. Try If I have .... then ... .. . . Do it for all the different scenarios you can imagine. From the best to worst or in any other order. Bring this to the Dr's appt. and you will feel more in control and will better be in control of your appointment. You've got this

All the best

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@lenorewynne, great advice. Like you, I find that writing down my questions and concerns helps. This stops (at least temporarily) the thoughts from whirling around in my head. It gives me an action and helps to organize and control what I can control.

Have you had a cancer diagnosis?

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