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Skin Cancer Discussions

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Efudex + Fluocinonide
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Hello,I've read through many of the posts here, but haven't been able to find a treatment identical to mine.  I went through the Efudex t...
110/11/07 Message Rating
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Efudex and scabs under eye
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I went through 3 weeks of treatment with Efudex on my entire nose and a little under my eyes. Under my one eye I have scabs- it has been 4 days since I stopped ...
010/10/07 Message Rating
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Efudex treatment supposed to s...
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Hi, I am new to the board and I am supposed to start Efudex on Oct. 15 all over my arms and legs.  I have had two BCC removed one from above my eyebro...
1310/10/07 Message Rating
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Actinic Cheilitis or worse? He...
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I'm new here. I'm 25. 20 months ago, my lips started peeling badly. Large chunks of skin were coming off almost daily. I train horses and I am in the su...
510/02/07 Message Rating
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Actinic Cheilitis
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Hello All,I have just spent the last three days reading all of the messages on here and learning about Carac.  Two years ago I was diagnosed with Actinic C...
109/28/07 Message Rating
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Efudex once a day?
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My Doctor has prescribed Efudex for my nose to be applied at night only. He said not to use it during the day but to apply sunscreen instead. Looking over the p...
309/25/07 Message Rating
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Carac & Eye Irritation
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I am currently using Carac to treat AKs on my forehead and cheeks. This is the fourth treatment regime using Fluorouracil or an Imiquimod based product over the...
109/25/07 Rated by 1 members
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Carac Cream Treatment
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I started using Carac once a day on September 15th.  I used it five years ago and my face became red.  This time I have red spots and I am starting to...
009/23/07 Message Rating
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Radiation for Skin Cancer
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Have any of you been offered radiation therapy for your skin cancers??Most derms to offer it and it is Malpractice not too.  Particularly if the surgery is...
309/23/07 Message Rating
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Anxiety/depression during trea...
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Any advice?  Since being diagnosed finally-after a lesion being disregarded for 2 years by my primary physician I'm left feeling totally exhausted...
209/21/07 Message Rating
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Effudex or Carac, need advice
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Well, I am going to have to use one of them because of actinic keratosis on my lip. I figure if I am going to be miserable I might as well do my whole face and ...
109/14/07 Message Rating
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New User .5 Carac
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I have been reading the boards and I REALLY don't want to start this treatment.  I am 49 blonde/fair skinned and have had 2 spots on my face burned off...
209/13/07 Message Rating
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Efudex Cream
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 I am covered (arms, hands and legs) with solar keratosis. My Dr. has prescribed Efudex cream for a month followed by Intense Pulsed Light Therapy. I was g...
809/09/07 Rated by 1 members
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Carac Cream
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Hello, I am on Day 7 of Carac cream. I am starting to get any red spots on my face. It does't look so bad yet. I have had numerous BCC's removed from my bod...
009/06/07 Rated by 2 members
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topicalchemo.com
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I will be starting my treatments in a month or two and seen the web site of topicalchemo.com a few weeks ago and went back to it today and the web says it ...
509/05/07 Message Rating
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carac cream
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My doctor told me that I need to put this cream on my lip for two weeks.I know its going to look like fido's rear end but for how long? and is there anythin...
209/04/07 Message Rating
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MY CANCER-FREE MOTHER - SUDDEN...
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I've written a few messages is regards to my Mom's 11 year off and on battle with metastatic breast cancer. over 7 years were cancer free. her nutrition...
309/01/07 Message Rating
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Carac Treatment
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Hello All,I'm starting the the Carac treatment on Sept 3rd for a 2 week course. I got to say I am pretty nervous. I scheduled 2 weeks off work after th...
208/28/07 Message Rating
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skin cancer - carac cream
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Over the past several months I have been diagnosed with skin cancer, two different basal cells on my nose and one on my back. I am an active, sporty 35, redhead...
808/25/07 Rated by 1 members
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Blotches
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My Mother has just been diagnosed with a rare form of skin cancer that is characterized by blotches. What can I expect and what is the mortality rate? Does anyb...
008/23/07 Message Rating
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If I stop the efudex now did I...
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Does anyone know if it is okay to stop treatment with efudex 2x a day early like day 13?  I was advised to do this 21 days.  I have been treating...
008/11/07 Message Rating
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Efudex Treatment, how to deal ...
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Have been reading your messages and found them very reassuring as I had little knowledge of what to expect before starting 2 x's a day Efudex on m...
308/07/07 Message Rating
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Day 7 of efudex 2x a day on ch...
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How do you keep from rubbing your skin?  I apply the cream at night and try to get some sleep.  It is almost impossible.  I sleep about 2 hours e...
408/05/07 Message Rating
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Does anyone get bumps on untre...
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I have just completed day 3 of efudex treatment 5% on my chest, shoulders, a spot on my temple and a spot on my nose.  I have previously had a bcc removed ...
108/01/07 Message Rating
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Scc again so soon?
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I had a scc removed via Moh's, and two weeks later when the bandage and stiches came out noticed another scc about an inch from the previous one!  Yike...
307/20/07 Rated by 1 members
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