What is a radical vulvectomy?

Question

Someone I talked to had cancer, and since this procedure,has reduced their cancer by 90% without chemotherapy.

Answer 1

Vulvectomy refers to a gynecological procedure in which the vulva is partly or completely removed. Usually this is performed as a last resort in certain cases of cancer, vulvar dysplasia or Human Papilloma Virus (genital warts). The patient experiences severe pain in the groin area for a couple of weeks after the procedure. Sexual function is generally still possible but limited.

Answer 2

Dear Getnabarg, did this someone you talked to with vulva cancer also mention how she developed the cancer? Perhaps through being exposed to Human Papilloma Virus. And that there is a new first ever vaccine for this virus. I hope that since she has become a victim of having to have part of her genitals removed, she will educate young women that have not become sexually active yet, that there is a vacinne to protect them from such a horrid virus, as well as I hope that anyone reading this answer will spread the word, and be willing to save innocent humans unneccesary pain and agony. It is'nt a picnic for men either!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Everyone thinks you come in contact with this virus through sex only, the material I read says, you can contract it from bleachers, or toliet seats, you get the picture. You've seen the tv adds now go get the shot and be healthy, take someone you love a son a daughter a nephew or neice, please help to protect our young people of America from this terrible virus, please pass these words. Thank You for Now and For Tomorrow.

Answer 3

This is a rather extreme surgery in which the labia and vulvar are completely excised leaving a woman with the appearance of something like a 'Barbie Doll Bottom' with no offense intended to the lady who had to undergo this procedure. Surgery is certainly necessary but without chemotherapy and / or radiation 5 year survival rates are limited. Good luck to her.