The impact of surgery for vulval cancer upon health‐related quality of life and pelvic floor outcomes during the first year of treatment: a longitudinal, mixed methods study

ConclusionsSurgery for vulval cancer has long‐term implications which can be persistent 12 months post‐treatment. High rates of morbidity relating to lymphoedema and sexual function re‐enforce the need for specialist clinics to support women who suffer these complications. © 2015 The Authors. Psycho‐Oncology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - September 25, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Georgina L. Jones, Richard M. Jacques, Joanne Thompson, Hilary J. Wood, Jane Hughes, William Ledger, Mo'iad. Alazzam, Stephen C. Radley, John A. Tidy Tags: Paper Source Type: research