People Who Are Living With Skin Cancer
posted 07/24/2007, comments (0)|
After Aldara Treatment
Hi, I found that a large scaly place on my right cheek was Squamous Cell Cancer on May 8th. Because of the large size my doctor wanted to try Aldara for one month. I applied it three time a week. I stopped on June 13th and visited the doctor on the 19th. He was well pleased with how it looked. It was very red... Read more
posted 07/03/2007, comments (8)|
Seek attention for Suspect Sun Spots
Hello, I discovered a red spot on my leg just below the knee by about 10cm, I went to my local GP and he was not familiar with it and called in another GP for their opinion, unfortunately they both could not identify it. I was sent home with a perscription for some ointment to put on it. I used the ointment "Bactroban" for a... Read more
posted 06/24/2007, comments (3)|
ED&C or Surgery?
Hi - I have recently been diagnosed with wide spread skin cancer and I am currently undergoing various treatments for this. First a little background and then my questions... I have 16 confirmed skin cancers, BCC & SCC. Out of these 16 I have already had 5 surgically removed, 2 mohs and 3 regular incisions, due to the size and type. I... Read more
posted 04/06/2007, comment (1)|
mexicobev
I am 5 years out from radical neck surgery. 3 months ago a lesion appeared on the side of my tongue, at the port of radiation from 5 years ago. Doctors are reluctant to do a biopsy. The site will not heal and is painful. The pain now shoots up to the ear. What can I apply to the site to aid healing, if... Read more
posted 03/30/2007, comments (2)|
