Newly diagnosed with Extra Mammary Pagets Disease

I have just been diagnosed with extra mammary pagets disease and in a real panic about it.

I visited my doctor in August 2020 about a small (2cm size) strange patch of skin on vulva, she wasnt at all concerned by it but sent me to a dermatologist for second opinion. I then had a biopsy and had news this week that it was EMPD. I was totally shocked as i had never heard of this and after googling it find its extremley rare.

Ive been told its pre cancerous so assume thats good news but what terrifies me is she said that although unlikely there could  be internal malignacys. She also said it would have to be removed. 

Im hoping it will all be ok as i dont think its been there that long but any reassurance or advice would be most welcome.

  • Hello Jacie

    I can see that you've already been chatting with other members on the forum on another post who have the same diagnosis. I'm glad that you've been able to connect with them and that they've offered you some reassurance. 

    I just wanted to let you know as well that we do have a team of nurses here at CRUK that you can call to talk to if you have any questions or need some support. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Best wishes ,
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator