vaginal cancer

Hi, i have been back and forth to the doctors for the past 2 years with constant infections Bacterial vaginosis, i have had a itch for that long as well, since last year i have had problems with my back passage as well, tears and piles. On sat i went to toilet and had dark brown discharge and it smelt foul never smelt anything like it before. i have aching pain from my lower stomach down feels like its heavy. Has anyone got any onfo for the symtoms of this type of cancer i am 35, had 2 children. I have an app Thursday with the doc again. Thank you

  • Hello and thanks for posting on the forum,

    I am sorry to hear about your situation. I can understand that it can be worrying when you have unexplained symptoms.  We are unable to say why you are getting these symptoms.  There can be many different reasons and it does not always mean a cancer diagnosis. You can read about vaginal cancer symptoms on our website at this link, www.cancerresearchuk.org/.../symptoms but please don't let this scare you as all of these symptoms can be due to other things. 

    Vaginal discharge can happen for a variety of reasons. The NHS have written some information about vaginal discharge which you can read about here

    Cancer of the vagina is rare and it normally happens at a much older age, so the chances of vaginal cacner are very low in any woman in their thirties.  

    Do discuss all your different symptoms with your GP.   I do hope that you find out what is going on soon. Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Best Wishes,

    Catherine

  • Thanks for the reply, i just get a bit worried as my mum died at the age of 43 of pancreatic cancer and my auntie was in her 30s when she had cervical cancer. Hopefully it will be just another infection. 

  • Just a update,  I had swabs taken today and having bloods 2morro, Renal profile, polycystic ovary, fbc and ca125 also done a  faecal immunochemical test today as well. Fingers crossed they come back all fine.