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Squamous Cell Vulvar Cancer: Who out there has this cancer?

Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Dec 15 4:51pm | Replies (282)
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Surgery a week from tomorrow, and I am anxious (mostly because communications have not been timely and complete). I've spent a good deal of time checking out other cancer centers to learn about the procedure (especially removal of the lymph nodes). But your's were all negative -- that's great! Was the size of the tumor the reason they did the inguinal node dissection? I'm having a bilateral dissection. The one tumor was less than 2 cm, but it was deeper than 1 mm. They had no idea that what they removed back in May was cancer...so next week's surgery is a second surgery: taking more and adding the dissection. Any insights you have would be most welcomed! or anyone else who has been on a similar journey with this

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catlove30 | @catlove30 | Jul 4, 2023

So sorry you are having a second surgery. It’s terribly disconcerting to go through one much less two!
I really do not know why he decided to take that many. Initially, it was supposed to be 3 or 4. I had so much faith in my surgeon and my immense faith in the Almighty, I didn’t question that decision. Surgeon did mention that he did that to be on the safe side!!?! I have been free and clear since that time. I’m five years, almost six.
I had virtually no pain from surgery. I did have pain due to the incorrect placement of catheter!! Very uncomfortable!!!
The incision in the right inguinal are was a different story. Not unbearable though. I am blessed with a high tolerance for pain. It took quite a long while for that to heal. Healing from the inside first; I thought I would never heal!
You mentioned that they had no idea what they removed was cancer? Had you not done a biopsy
on that area?
Well, we believe in prayer. What day is your surgery and I will certainly pray for you!
Guess I haven’t been much help, except for you to know that you are not alone!

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