used previously validated data collection tools from
other studies to assess the impact of cancer on postoperative
sexual functioning. Janda et al. (2005) validated the vulval
cancer therapy (FACT-V) quality of life tool and also used
the FACT-G (Functional Assessment for Cancer General), the
ECOG-PSR (Eastern European Cooperative Oncology
Performance Status Rating) and the HADS (Hospital and
Anxiety and Depression Scale