Treatments often affect a woman s ability to have intercourse and to have children. It is important for women to seek support during and after cancer treatment. In fact, behavioral scientists have found that women who took advantage of a social support system, such as a cancer support group, survived with a better quality of life. Maintain an open dialogue with your cancer care team to address any concerns you have. For some vulvar cancer patients, treatment may involve a clinical trial.
Clinical trials are studies conducted with the consent of patients to evaluate a new treatment.
Speak with your doctor. Click here for more information on clinical trials.