VIN 3

Hi, I'm new to this site but feel like I could really do with some support from people who have had/have the same condition.

I was diagnosed with VIN3 in December and am currently being treated with Immiquimod (Aldara).  I have not yet seen my original consultant so don't know if it's working or not, although looks a bit better to me. 

I'm finding it hard to not let it get it down, sometimes just feels like I will never be normal again!  I am lucky in that my husband has previously had testicular cancer so he is very understanding and supportive.

However, the consultant only gave me 2 options, Aldara and surgery.  I worry that if this treatment doesn't work, I will have to have disfiguring surgery.  I'm trying hard not to look too far ahead and just deal with the situation as it is now but sometimes I just want to hide from the world and not have to deal with work, bills etc.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and if anyone has any advice, I would be very grateful.

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  • I have vin3 , going for my second operation in 2 weeks ... first surgery was in November last year ,unfortunately they didn't manage to get it all ... hence why I need another ... 

    The operation is not to bad ... and it looks better than it did before for me ... let's hope im still saying that after the second op . 
     

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  • I have vin3 , going for my second operation in 2 weeks ... first surgery was in November last year ,unfortunately they didn't manage to get it all ... hence why I need another ... 

    The operation is not to bad ... and it looks better than it did before for me ... let's hope im still saying that after the second op . 
     

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