Living with vaginal cancer

There is support available to help you cope with a diagnosis of cancer, life during treatment and life after cancer.  

Coping and support when you have vaginal cancer

Coping with vaginal cancer can be difficult. Help and support are available. There are things you can do and people to help you. 

Your sex life after vaginal cancer treatment

Vaginal cancer treatment can have an effect on your sex life and relationships. Knowing what to expect and talking things over can be helpful. 

Living with a stoma after treatment for vaginal cancer

You might need to have an operation to create a stoma (an opening in the tummy created during surgery). You may have this if your cancer has spread to your bowel or bladder.

Vaginal cancer resources and organisations

There are organisations, support groups and helpful resources to help you cope with vaginal cancer and its treatment.

 

Last reviewed: 
13 May 2024
Next review due: 
13 May 2027