Living with vulval cancer
There are lots of organisations, support groups, books, videos and other resources to help you cope with vulval cancer and its treatment.
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Last reviewed: 18 Sept 2025
Next review due: 18 Sept 2028
Coping with vulval cancer can be difficult. There is help and support available to help you.
Your vulval area will be more sensitive after treatments such as surgery or radiotherapy. Find out how you can take area of your vulva after treatment.
Your treatment depends on a number of factors. Surgery is the most common treatment for vulval cancer.
Find out how you might feel after your surgery, possible problems after surgery and your follow up appointments.
You usually start by seeing your GP. They ask about your symptoms and examine you. Your GP then decides whether to refer you to a specialist.
Vulval cancer is a rare cancer. It can start in any part of the female external sex organs, the vulva. The treatment you need depends on how big the cancer is and whether it has spread.
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