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Squamous Cell Vulvar Cancer: Who out there has this cancer?
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I had surgery for squamous cell vovular cancer last November and then went through 6 weeks of chemo and radiation. My tumor was the size of a grapefruit and I'm thankful it was able to be removed but it's been quite an experience for sure. The worst part is make sure that you don't rip your stitches which is really hard to do as far as I'm concerned cuz I ended up with more scar tissue that expected which affects everything else down there. It has been 5 months since my treatment ended and it still bothers me day today as it probably will for you too because every time you sit or get up you feel it. But it is great to know my cancer is gone. So I wish you the best of luck and keep asking questions because it's not a popular cancer so a lot of people don't know about it
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You have earned your cancer free badge for sure! So glad to hear this. You are so right -- we can do all we can to raise awareness for a rather rare (5%) and likewise not talked about cancer. I know I didn't tell anybody, except you guys here, that is! Blessings to you!
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@bobette1 It's good to hear from you and to know that the cancer is gone. It's sad to me that you continue to have pain and discomfort from the surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. I'm hoping over time that the discomfort you are experiencing will lessen.
This Discussion that you started has been very active. Squamous cell vulvar isn't widely known and so it's good that women who have this diagnosis have found Mayo Clinic Connect and this Support Group. You started an excellent and helpful Discussion for the women here.
Do you have any other tidbits or advice for the women who are posting here and scheduled for surgery?