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Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? 23:14 - Jun 22 with 1072 views

I've got two very small basal cell carcinomas on my face. I've been applying chemo cream for 3 weeks, and was expecting a really inflammatory response, but so far they just appear slightly smaller and have not been inflamed or uncomfortable at all.

Anyone else had this treatment to advise if they had a big or small reaction?

Thanks.

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Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 23:23 - Jun 22 with 1021 views

Nutkins_Return

Good luck with the treatment mate.

Out of interest is there a reason you can't just have them removed?

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Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 23:26 - Jun 22 with 1003 views

Hugoagogo_Reborn

Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 23:23 - Jun 22 by Nutkins_Return
Good luck with the treatment mate. Out of interest is there a reason you can't just have them removed?

Thank you.

Well, one is on my nose, very close to my eye, and they have been described as superficial BCCs, which means that a more conservative treatment is often prescribed to avoid unnecessary scars on the face.

I only know one other person who has had this treatment and they said it was really red, inflamed, itchy and sore.

The leaflet says 'the greater the reaction, the better the treatment is working' so naturally, I'm wondering if it is not working well for me. I know this is not a medical forum, but I wondered if anyone else got a 'conservative' response that was still successful.

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Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 23:35 - Jun 22 with 956 views

Guthrum

Friend of mine had cream treatment for a cancer on his face. Don't recall him mentioning inflammation, but it certainly cleared up the cancer, which hasn't returned since.

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Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 23:38 - Jun 22 with 937 views

Hugoagogo_Reborn

Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 23:35 - Jun 22 by Guthrum
Friend of mine had cream treatment for a cancer on his face. Don't recall him mentioning inflammation, but it certainly cleared up the cancer, which hasn't returned since.

Thanks Guthers. Appreciate the response.

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Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 08:09 - Jun 23 with 724 views

ArnoldMoorhen

Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 23:26 - Jun 22 by Hugoagogo_Reborn

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I don't have experience personally, but there are helplines available- they would rather you had a chat for reassurance than felt stressed and isolated.

Macmillan Cancer Support: Offers both practical and emotional support for all types of skin cancer patients across the UK. Call their free support line at 0808 808 0000

Other options here:

https://www.skcin.org/patient-

You aren't alone!

All the best with the treatment.

Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 10:09 - Jun 23 with 660 views

Cotty

My Dad used this stuff for precancerous skin all over his face (he was very fair and despite slathering on factor 50 for years he had succumbed). He had a sore scabby face for the 3 weeks of the treatment and another 3 weeks or so after that, but all was well after that. That was last year, he died in January but of something completely unrelated.

Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 10:18 - Jun 23 with 639 views

GlasgowBlue

Good luck with your treatment. My mum had skin cancer on her legs, caused by years of sunbathing. They couldn’t do anything about it but it was contained to her skin so never life threatening.i know she had cream but im not sure what type.

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Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 10:32 - Jun 23 with 618 views

WinchBlue

I ran a clinical trial many years ago using a cream to treat BCC. it essentially burns the skin off (including the bcc) then the skin repairs itself leaving a much neater scar than an excision.

Incidentally, basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are very slow growing and almost never spread. Melanoma is the nasty one (and rarer fortunately) and needs urgent surgery. All 3 are technically skin cancer.

Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 10:42 - Jun 23 with 598 views

GlasgowBlue

Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 10:32 - Jun 23 by WinchBlue

So my mum probably had basal cell or squamous cell carcinomas then. Interesting.

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Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 11:31 - Jun 23 with 511 views

Xatticus

I've used it. I only had a slight reaction, though my physician's instructions were half the dosage listed on the medication itself.

It was preventative in my case as I had recently undergone the mohs surgery to remove a cancerous spot.

Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 11:55 - Jun 23 with 486 views

TheReturnOfCthulhu

Having had a melanoma removed from my leg a few years ago, I have been clear of the cancer since, but I do suffer with Actinic Keratosis (permanent sun damage) on some areas of my face and neck which are being managed with a cream treatment to prevent them becoming cancerous.

The side effects of the creams can vary wildly, but overall they do have a positive effect, and thus far I've seen no correlation between bad reaction/better results.

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Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 12:10 - Jun 23 with 447 views

Kentish_Tractor

I had a BCC on my forehead last year which I had removed.

I would genuinely recommend a removal. I picked a good surgeon and the scarring is barely noticable after taking care of it and some scar removal cream. You wouldn't even tell the scar was there unless I pointed it out.

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Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 12:15 - Jun 23 with 434 views

Freddies_Ears

Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 11:55 - Jun 23 by TheReturnOfCthulhu

Me too, I have had everything from melanoma through scc, bcc and squamous thingy, all multiple times bar (luckily) melanoma. The creams are quite effective, and do not always give the side-effects you might anticipate. It can take a long time for the positive impact to be noted, so be a bit patient!

I'm scheduled for my 5th dig-out op in 2 weeks' time, one scc behind my right ear and one tbc [might be melanoma] about 5mm from my left eye. Yuk. About to start a cream for top of head too. Double-yuk.

I'm told that the damage was done many many years ago, but I still need to be very careful.

All the very best to the OP and anyone else with this. My final advice is to get checked, full body, every 6 months; if NHS won't do it [they refused me despite my history] then pay.

Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 13:34 - Jun 23 with 384 views

vinceg

I have 2 areas of pre-cancerous sun damage on my bald head. Started using a gel called Solaraze (Diclofenac Sodium 3%) about 6 weeks ago and they are nearly gone.

I was warned about inflammation and soreness/redness, but I've had neither. I think sometimes with meds the doc just trots out all the possible side effects

Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 23:34 - Jun 23 with 290 views

Hugoagogo_Reborn

Thank you all for taking the time to document your/loved one's experiences. I really appreciate it, and take a lot of reassurance from the varied anecdotal responses to treatment.

I do have a dermatology referral being processed in the meantime, but it is a bit weird when you anticipate a certain response to a drug and don't get it! Needless to say the blemishes are unsightly and I want them gone asap!

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Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 23:43 - Jun 23 with 273 views

Mckenna1263

Are you using imiquimod or efudix. Generally the more inflammation the better the response but not always. If it doesn't work then other options are cryotherapy or surgical excision.

Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 06:51 - Jun 24 with 184 views

Hugoagogo_Reborn

Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 23:43 - Jun 23 by Mckenna1263
Are you using imiquimod or efudix. Generally the more inflammation the better the response but not always. If it doesn't work then other options are cryotherapy or surgical excision.

Flourouracil, which is Efudix, as far as I can see on the Internet. I've heard it referred to as FU cream as a joke about how aggressive it can be on the skin.

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Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 07:08 - Jun 24 with 168 views

Plums

Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 11:55 - Jun 23 by TheReturnOfCthulhu

I'm also dealing with early Actinic Keratosis, I thought it was eczema but after a couple of people suggested I get it checked, I did and am pleased they spoke up.

I now have a flammable forehead (thanks to the paraffin-based cream) and the instruction from the doc to always wear a hat in the sun. A small price to pay to delay something pretty nasty.

Hope all those undergoing any treatment have the best outcomes.

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Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 10:07 - Jun 24 with 77 views

SonOfSpock

No experience on the medication side, but wish you a full and swift recovery!

Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 10:21 - Jun 24 with 70 views

Freddies_Ears

Anyone on here had experience using chemo cream for skin cancer? on 13:34 - Jun 23 by vinceg
I have 2 areas of pre-cancerous sun damage on my bald head. Started using a gel called Solaraze (Diclofenac Sodium 3%) about 6 weeks ago and they are nearly gone. I was warned about inflammation and soreness/redness, but I've had neither. I think sometimes with meds the doc just trots out all the possible side effects

Solarize is good stuff, gentle but effective. I did find the problem returned after 3-4 months, but I'd prefer to use Solareze rather than the stronger meds I'm about to start!

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