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Strengthening early recognition, supporting more accurate diagnosis and improving care for women affected by vulval disease and vulval cancer
Bringing together gynaecology and gynaecological oncology professionals, this one-day online forum will share practical approaches to build your confidence in recognising vulval conditions that may indicate pre-cancer or cancer and understand what supports timely referral and diagnosis. This is a great opportunity for you to also understand how to improve recovery, psychosexual support and patient experience after treatment.
Through expert clinical insight, patient perspective and shared discussion, you will leave with greater confidence in recognising suspicious presentations, a clearer understanding of the diagnostic and management pathway, and practical learning you can apply within your own role and service.
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Introduction, instructions and chair’s opening remarks
Marisa Raquel Durao Portela de Lima, Lead Nurse for Cancer within the Surgical Division and Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Barts Health NHS Trust
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Recognising vulval conditions in clinical practice
Dr Fiona Lewis, Consultant Dermatologist, St John’s Institute of Dermatology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
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Strengthening earlier diagnosis in vulval disease and vulval cancer
Marisa Raquel Durao Portela de Lima, Lead Nurse for Cancer within the Surgical Division and Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Barts Health NHS Trust
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Questions and answers with your speakers
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Navigating recurrent vulval disease and vulval cancer in specialist practice
Vanitha Sivalingam, Senior Medical Officer in Gynaecological Oncology, National Women’s Health, Te Toka Tumai Auckland City Hospital, Aotearoa New Zealand; formerly Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust
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Questions and answers with your speaker
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Interactive discussion: Benchmarking recurrence and complexity in vulval disease and vulval cancer
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Feedback from interactive discussion: Benchmarking recurrence and complexity in vulval disease and vulval cancer
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Understanding delayed diagnosis through the patient’s experience
Clare Baumhauer, Patient Advocate, Vulval Cancer UK Awareness
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Questions and answers with your speaker
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Improving wound management and practical support after vulval cancer treatment
Emma Target, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery CNS (Gynaecology & Breast) & Debbie Crouch Gynae-oncology CNS, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Supporting psychological and psychosexual recovery after vulval cancer
Dr Leila Frodsham, Consultant Gynaecologist and Lead Consultant in Psychosexual Medicine, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
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Questions and answers with your speakers
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Chair’s closing remarks
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Close of day
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Your expert speaker line-up
Fiona Lewis trained in Dermatology at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield and completed her MD thesis on clinical and immunological aspects of lichen sclerosus there. She became a Consultant Dermatologist in 1996 and now runs the Vulval Clinic at St John’s Institute of Dermatology which is a busy tertiary service for complex vulval conditions. She is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at King’s College, London.
She teaches on all aspects of vulval disease at a local, national and international level, and has authored various textbooks on vulval disease, as well as being active in clinical research. She is the current President of the European College for the Study of Vulval Disease.
Clare is an active patient representative and advocate for adults & children with lichen sclerosus & vulval cancer. She is a patient representative for the UK Dermatology Clinical Trials Network (UKDCTN) & on Executive Committee. Clare sits on the PAVE group (Patient Advisors for Vulval Research). Clare is a co-investigator on the PEARLS trial & has been a co-applicant for numerous other funding applications. She founded lichen sclerosus & vulval cancer support groups in 2017, the largest of which contains over 16,000 members. Clare raises awareness for LS & vulval cancer on social media as well as co running a website.
Driven by passion for advancing cancer care, I have built my career as a senior oncology nurse with a focus on research, education, and improving patient outcomes.
Beginning my journey on the ward, I developed strong clinical expertise before progressing into leadership roles, where I managed complex services and supported the professional growth of multidisciplinary teams.
Over the years, I have contributed to shaping innovative models of care, including nurse-led clinics and community-based treatment pathways, ensuring patients receive high-quality, accessible support throughout their cancer journey. Alongside my clinical and leadership responsibilities, I am actively involved in research and policy development, advocating for the expanding role of nurses in oncology and for equitable access to new treatments.
I have presented at national and international conferences, published in peer-reviewed journals, and collaborated with academic and clinical partners to bridge the gap between frontline care and research. My commitment extends beyond practice to mentorship, helping develop the next generation of oncology nurses and leaders.
Is this study day for me?
Past attendee feedback
“Informative, well run and friendly”
Strengthening Support for Menopause after Gynaecological Cancer, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, November 2025
“Excellent forum, really insightful”
Strengthening Support for Menopause after Gynaecological Cancer, Gloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust, November 2025
“All really knowledgeable and clearly passionate about their areas of work”
Strengthening Support for Menopause after Gynaecological Cancer, Gloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust, November 2025
“Excellent course content. A lot to take away and think about. Very well organised”
Enabling Psychosexual Health in Gynaecologic Cancer, University Hospitals Birmingham (Queen Elizabeth), February 2024
“A great day to network. I have taken some points away that I would like to try and implement in our department”
Enabling Psychosexual Health in Gynaecologic Cancer, Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust, February 2024
“Excellent day with lots of useful content and resources to look at, it's going to take some time to process but I'm excited about implementing more support in this area”
Enabling Psychosexual Health in Gynaecologic Cancer, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, February 2024
“Really well organised and great content. Very informative and a great way in meeting other people and sharing ideas and experiences. A great networking opportunity”
Progressing your Gynae-Oncology Service, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, July 2022
“Very interesting to hear the dynamics in other teams. I will hopefully be able to apply some of what I’ve heard and seen to improve our practice”
Progressing your Gynae-Oncology Service, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, July 2022
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