Hi Claire

Thank you for your post. I have just  been diagnosed with Vulval cancer (possibly stage 3). It is been so good to hear a positive story, so thank you. All of the stats and data I have read have been so gloomy and I feared the absolute worst case scenario. Vulval cancer is so rare and your post has given me a little glimmer of hope in what has been the worst week of my life. 

Hi [@NessaF]‍ 

firstly ignore the stats and what you read online. Every cancer is different and the stats will look bad because VC is more common in those over 80 so many might not want any treatment or even die from something else so makes the stats seem bad.

once you get all the results and treatment plan you will feel better.  The first week is the worse as your mind goes everywhere and you think the worse. 
join a support group as having others to chat to always helps. 
happy to chat more to . 
 

Clare 

Hi [@NessaF]‍ 

firstly ignore the stats and what you read online. Every cancer is different and the stats will look bad because VC is more common in those over 80 so many might not want any treatment or even die from something else so makes the stats seem bad.

once you get all the results and treatment plan you will feel better.  The first week is the worse as your mind goes everywhere and you think the worse. 
join a support group as having others to chat to always helps. 
happy to chat more to . 
 

Clare 

Hi Claire

Im becoming increasingly anxious waiting for biopsy results and thinking worst case scenario.

Please could you signpost me to support groups that might be helpful?

many thanks 

Nessa