Sister with vulvar cancer

Hi

Is there anyone out there who has any experience of radiotherapy for vulva cancer? My sister is waiting for results but Dr says looks bad and he can't do any more surgery. She also has slight dementia......so will she cope with this?

Thanks everyone

  • Hi NannyE, 

    I'm sorry to hear that the doctor has told you that surgery is no longer an option for your sister but I'm glad to hear radiotherapy is available. Hopefully others who have had experience of radiotherapy for vulval cancer will reply soon but in the mean time I have included some general information about this treatment here.

    I can also understand your concerns about your sister's slight dementia and I just wanted to give you our cancer nurses telephone number in case you wanted to chat to someone about this. Their freephone number is 0808 800 4040 and they are available Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m (except bank holidays).

    Do let us know how your sister gets on NannyE. We'll be thinking of you both and sending positive thoughts your way.

    All the best, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator