Vulva Cancer Symptoms

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some advice, and maybe about to disclose TMI but Dr Google gives so much conflicting advice and I'm at my wits end! 

I've a small pea size lump in my vulva, it's sort of soft/squishy on top but hard under the skin. Its smooth to touch and it's got no head as if it were a spot to pop it, believe me I've tried, I once squeezed so hard it looked like it was white in it and a tinge of blood but it's went away again! I've had it for about 3 weeks that I've known about, sorta came across it by accident. It doesn't hurt, its not itchy, not causing me any bother apart from destroying my mental health. I went to the doctor about it a few days after finding it ans she said oh it doesn't look sinister, maybe a blocked duct or something. That was it sent me on my way. Obviously I'm not convinced or I wouldn't be writing this post, I'm worrying myself sick.  It doesn't seem to match any of the cyst posts I see on Google so I'm looking to understand the symptoms of vulva cancer and make another appointment with my GP to push it further. I really would want rid of it no matter what. I've tried to get a private appointment with a gynaecologist but looking at the end of April so it feels a million years away.

Any help/advice/words of calm would be appreciated.

Many thanks

B

  • GP found lump. Gynacologist did biopsy (under local anaesthetic). Have appointment to be assessed if fit for surgery. Got phone call from surgeon yesterday who has never seen me. Seems she has already decided to remove everything including clitoris and lymph nodes. Am in bits! Suggest you contact Macmillan nurses who will be able to answer your questions. Good luck.

  • Hi, things are moving quickly and I can feel your anxiety, I think it’s important that you know exactly what’s happening and next steps. I can relate as I feel being informed helps you deal with the situation better. When are you going for surgery?

    eileen x

  • Thank you for replying. I am not agreeing to surgery until I know why the decision to remove everything has been taken. I have not been examined or scanned so how do they know that radical surgery is the only option? Hoping to hear from someone soon.

  • Hi B, definitely persist! I see your post was 2 months ago so perhaps you have got some answers?

    eileen

  • Whoops should have gone to B… you can tell I’m a newbie lol

  • Hi B, definitely persist! I see your post was 2 months ago so perhaps you have got some answers?

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