https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/New-Start-here/Vulval-melanoma/m-p/43407#M7848 <P><SPAN>Hi everyone, I’m new here and just wanted to introduce myself. I was recently diagnosed with vulval melanoma, which had spread to a&nbsp;lymph node in my groin. I’ve had surgery that included a radical vulvectomy, clitordectomy and removal of all the groin lymph nodes. It’s been a huge physical and emotional journey, and I’m really keen to hear from anyone who has gone through something similar.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>How was your recovery after surgery? Were there things that helped you manage pain, mobility, or day-to-day life?</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>I’m also wondering whether others felt counselling or professional support was important during recovery – and if so, what kind of support helped the most?</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Thank you so much for letting me share. I’m really looking forward to learning from your experiences and finding some connection here. <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":purple_heart:">💜</span></SPAN></P> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 23:14:39 GMT emidorn 2025-09-24T23:14:39Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/New-Start-here/Vulval-melanoma/m-p/43407#M7848 <P><SPAN>Hi everyone, I’m new here and just wanted to introduce myself. I was recently diagnosed with vulval melanoma, which had spread to a&nbsp;lymph node in my groin. I’ve had surgery that included a radical vulvectomy, clitordectomy and removal of all the groin lymph nodes. It’s been a huge physical and emotional journey, and I’m really keen to hear from anyone who has gone through something similar.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>How was your recovery after surgery? Were there things that helped you manage pain, mobility, or day-to-day life?</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>I’m also wondering whether others felt counselling or professional support was important during recovery – and if so, what kind of support helped the most?</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Thank you so much for letting me share. I’m really looking forward to learning from your experiences and finding some connection here. <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":purple_heart:">💜</span></SPAN></P> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 23:14:39 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/New-Start-here/Vulval-melanoma/m-p/43407#M7848 emidorn 2025-09-24T23:14:39Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/New-Start-here/Vulval-melanoma/m-p/43408#M7849 <P>Hello emidorn.&nbsp;&nbsp; Thank you for posting here. The online forum can be a wonderful space to find support from others who connect with your experience and share their own stories. You may also find it helpful to search Cancer Council's&nbsp; website or to call our 13 11 20 team for information about the range of services available to support you.&nbsp;&nbsp; Kind regards ... Joseph_CCNSW</P> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 06:46:25 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/New-Start-here/Vulval-melanoma/m-p/43408#M7849 joseph_CCNSW 2025-09-25T06:46:25Z