Latest messages for CancerCompass discussion http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,33351,0.htm Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I have been diagnosed with VAIN III, severe dysplasia and chronic inflammation. I had a complete hysterectomy in 1999.  My OB has only seen it once in 30 years.  He referred me to an Oncologist in Atlanta.  The appt is TWO WEEKS away and I'm scared.  I dont know what to expect or anything.  Please someone tell me how this works.Wendylou wendylou Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT  On 2/19/2009 bkk1128 wrote:I have had mild vaginal dysplasia (I've had a hysterectomy) in the past but, my recent biopsies have been received this week showing severe dysplasia.  I am meeting with my gynecologist tomorrow to discuss further treatment.  Has anyone had this experience?  Do you any suggestions.BKK-NCI indeed have beed down this road. I was diagnosed with Stage 0 vaginal cancer, which is also called VAIN (vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia) in November 2008. It was discovered that I have multiple areas, so laser surgery was unfortunately not an option. This is a farely uncomplicated surgery with very little disturbance to everyday life and farely quick healing time. Because I was not a candidate for this, short of doing a vaginectomy, yep just as it sounds, not a good experience for an "active" individual, I was told by my oncologist that I would be doing a course of chemotherapy cream. It is a cream that is applied using a tampon, and over time should destroy the bad cells, which the body then sheds. This can take anywhere from 6 months to a year and a half. It is not the most comfortable thing. I have gotten burns and blisters from the cream as it is very caustic, HOWEVER when you consider the other possibilities I can handle it. It is scary I know, but just ask lots of questions, sign on with a great gynecologic oncologist and most of all be hopeful. I have not yet gotten a pap with "normal limits" so I do not know how long mine will be but, the important thing is that I am here for my husband and kids, and plan on driving them crazy for many more years! Hang in there, if I can do it, so can you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!     -cupfull of hope cupfull_of_hope Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT I have had mild vaginal dysplasia (I've had a hysterectomy) in the past but, my recent biopsies have been received this week showing severe dysplasia.  I am meeting with my gynecologist tomorrow to discuss further treatment.  Has anyone had this experience?  Do you any suggestions.BKK-NC bkk1128 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT