Cancer types
Cancer of the vulva
The links on this page will help you to find out more about cancer of the vulva (vulval cancer). The term vulva refers to the external female genital organs. American sites use the term vulvar cancer.
If you have been affected by cancer in some way and would like to talk to someone about what you have read or need help finding information - you are welcome to drop into any Maggie’s Centre or to visit Maggie’s Online Centre and talk with a cancer support specialist.
The Eve Appeal
National organisation
The Eve appeal is a UK charity dedicated to funding research into gynaecological cancers
Macmillan Cancer Support
National organisation
Macmillan Cancer Support is a large cancer charity which has merged with Cancerbackup. Both Macmillan and Cancerbackup are dedicated to supporting people affected by cancer. Macmillan develops and provides a wide range of medical, practical, emotional and financial services, including the distribution of information. Cancerbackup is the specialist cancer information charity, and provides over 6,000 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for patients with any type of cancer, their families and carers.
Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
National organisation
Cancer Research UK,(CRUK) is a UK charity dedicated to cancer research. Their website has a wealth of information about cancer and research into all types of cancer.
Look good feel better
Look Good Feel Better is a charitable organisation which provides practical and free services for women and teenagers suffering from the visible side effects from cancer treatment. Check on their website for details of workshops in your area.
Link last reviewed: Thursday 9 May 2019
Produced by: Look Good Feel Better
Look Good Feel Better
National organisation
Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) is the only international cancer support charity, providing practical and free services for women and teenagers suffering from the visible side effects from cancer treatment. LGFB is dedicated to improving the wellbeing and self-confidence of people undergoing treatment for any type of cancer.
VACO homepage
VACO is a support group set up in 2001 by a former patient to help and support anyone affected by vulval cancer. Although this site has not been updated for a while we have left the link on Maggie's Cancerlinks as there are many useful personal expereinces and advice written by women affected with vulval cancer.
Link last reviewed: Tuesday 11 July 2017
Produced by: Vulva Awareness Campaign Organisation (VACO)
Vulva Awareness Campaign Organisation (VACO)
National organisation
VACO was a support group set up in 2001 by a former patient to help and support anyone affected by vulval cancer.( Although the site itself has not been updated for some time, there is useful information, and people's personal experiences detailed. As a rare cancer, there are only few personal experiences available to read, so the website link has been kept)
Cancer.Net
International organisation
Oncologist approved information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Cancer Society
International organisation
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a voluntary health organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, They provide information and support for people affected by all types of cancer and develop research into cancer and it's treatment.
NHS Choices
National organisation
NHS Choices website has been developed to help you make choices about your health, from lifestyle decisions about things like smoking, drinking and exercise, through to the practical aspects of finding and using NHS services when you need them.
Maggie's Centres
National organisation
Located in the grounds of major NHS cancer hospitals, as well as online, Maggie's Centres are places that can give the extra emotional, practical and social support that people with cancer need.
