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Squamous Cell Vulvar Cancer: Who out there has this cancer?
Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Dec 15 4:51pm | Replies (282)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for writing! Margin does not appear to be clear: "Invasive SCC present at a tissue edge" which (upon my look-up) means the margin, in fact, was not clear. There does not appear to be any lymph node involvement -- but I am prepared should they suggest further testing on that as well. I feel well physically, but of course, would have hoped for a better report. It is a relief, however, to finally know the truth. Have been in this spot before -- am a Stage IIIc breast cancer survivor (as of Oct. 2019). The cancer was hiding then too. Would love to hear from others about their treatment paths for a similar diagnosis.
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@mdr3 Thank you for correcting my error - my huge error. It’s good that there is no involvement of lymph nodes however the pathology report is that all of the cancerous tissue was not removed. Even though you have experience with this when you were diagnosed with Stage IIIc breast cancer in 2019 it does not make this any easier. You are emotionally familiar with this and figured how to cope with the earlier diagnosis. I’m guessing that those coping skills serve you well in this instance. I’ve read many personal accounts and talked to others who have been diagnosed with cancer. There is a “feeling” that the cancer will return or a primary cancer will be discovered somewhere else. As a survivor of endometrial cancer I have tried to put the cancer in my “rear view mirror” but the fear sometimes gets in my central view and in front of me. When that happens, I breathe, I notice it, and I gently move the fear away from central view.
Do you have a treatment plan from your oncologist?