I have melanoma vulvar cancer. Had first appt. at Mayo Dec.6th and they took out ulcerated tumor to biopsy and found that it was melanoma vulvar and had a radical vulvectomy seven days ago. They did a sentinel node biopsy, took out the lymph node and it was clear. I go back to Mayo tomorrow morning for my check up. Was hoping to get the drain out but it has to be below 20 cc a day for two days and I am still over 300 cc for one day! They said not to worry and it could stay in two to three weeks to get fluid out so there is less of a chance of lymphedema in my legs. Recovery should take four to six weeks and I will be monitored closely after that for a recurrence but so far, I have been extremely impressed with Mayo Clinic and am happy I am there!