Vulvar Cancer Treatment in India

Anjali Williams, a 58-year-old retired school...

Anjali Williams, a 58-year-old retired school librarian, had always been diligent about her health. A mother of two and grandmother of three, she enjoyed gardening and book club. For several months, she experienced persistent itching and a burning sensation in her vulvar area, which she initially attributed to a stubborn yeast infection. A small, non-healing sore eventually appeared, prompting her to see her gynecologist. A biopsy confirmed vulvar squamous cell carcinoma. Her oncologist, Dr. Evans, recommended a wide local excision to remove the tumor with clear margins, explaining it was the best chance for a cure given the early stage. Anjali was terrified, fearing the surgery would change her sense of self and intimacy with her husband. The procedure itself went smoothly, but the recovery was painful and emotionally taxing, involving wound care and temporary catheter use. Six months later, her scans show no evidence of disease. The physical scar is healing well. Emotionally, she moved from fear and shame to a fierce sense of resilience. She now volunteers with a cancer support network, offering comfort to other women, and has found a new depth of openness in her marriage.