People Who Are Living With Skin Cancer

Elena

Using Efudex

I have been prescribed Efudex for multiple actinic keritosis to be used twice daily for three weeks. However I was not given directions as to how to treat my skin otherwise. I.e. should I use moisturizer, make-up, etc and I have not found this info in other WEB sites about the treatment. Also I am scheduled for removal of a basal cell... Read more Chevron

posted 01/03/2008, comments (3)|

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profloca

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Squamous cell in situ with excision and laser treatment

I have two skin cancers on my calves. One was a basal cell that had been there for 5 years and looked like a wart. The other was a squamous cell in situ. I have had both removed during a biopsy and then my Dr. followed up with a laser treatment. His margins were 4 mm. I am not sure whether I should have had to Mohs... Read more Chevron

posted 01/01/2008, comment (1)|

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dezzarae

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Mohs vs Aldara

I have had a lesion on my nose for a few years...first dermatologist did a biopsy and freezed my lesion...biopsy came out ok, but lesion stayed. Then I used efudex for 2 weeks... made my nose look horrible...still the lesion persisted. Dermatologist #2 had me do Levulan IPL & said if it was an AK this would "kill"... Read more Chevron

posted 11/20/2007, comments (2)|

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jimbo61

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Using Carac Cream for Ak's

Hi everyone,I just finished a four week program of a Topical Chemo called Carac (effudix,Flouricil). It was a terrible experience, but the outcome is amazing. It even got rid of some wrinkles. I have a website which I shared some of my feelings as I went through the process. If anyone is going to do this please look at my website. I also... Read more Chevron

posted 10/03/2007, comments (30)|

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VeranoPanama

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Efudex, skin cancer and rosacea

I had a little red spot on my face appearing to be skin cancer, which I have had and treated (with Efudex) on my arms and legs. I applied Efudex, and discovered a couple more red spots appeared next to the spot. So I smeared Efudex all over my face to see if there were more--and there were ... many more. However, I have a mild case of rosacea,... Read more Chevron

posted 10/02/2007, comments (4)|

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