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Skin cancer

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Sorry to hear your news Alan but my husband also has this condition and has been successfully treated with, firstly, a small procedure to remove (in his case) a mole followed by the cream you mentioned. After many years a few scaly areas appeared which have been treated with cryosurgery which is a system of freezing basal cell carcinomas. Typically, liquid nitrogen is applied to the growth to freeze and kill the abnormal cells and has been very successful for him. His doctor had told him it's nothing to be overly concerned about and that this type of cancer doesn't migrate to other parts of the body. To use his words 'this is the best type of skin cancer to have'; clumsily put but, I hope, reassuring. With all good wishes, Jill
 
Something the dermatologist mentioned was Aldara cream, also known as imiquimod. Just reading about it one of the first things I read is:

"Before using imiquimod cream make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:

If you have ever had a problem with your immune system."

Erm, Type 1 diabetic! 😱
 
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Hi Alan, so sorry to hear this, i hope you get your treatment and everything sorted asap xxx
 
Jill said:
Sorry to hear your news Alan but my husband also has this condition and has been successfully treated with, firstly, a small procedure to remove (in his case) a mole followed by the cream you mentioned. After many years a few scaly areas appeared which have been treated with cryosurgery which is a system of freezing basal cell carcinomas. Typically, liquid nitrogen is applied to the growth to freeze and kill the abnormal cells and has been very successful for him. His doctor had told him it's nothing to be overly concerned about and that this type of cancer doesn't migrate to other parts of the body. To use his words 'this is the best type of skin cancer to have'; clumsily put but, I hope, reassuring. With all good wishes, Jill
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Thank you Jill, it is reassuring 🙂
 
Good luck with the biopsy.

Its good to hear that it can be easily treated - but still it must have been a shock for you. Hope you and your Dad both have successful treatments.
 
Worrying indeed! At least you and your dad can swap notes! (((hugs)))
 
Wow - just want to say well done you on getting it checked out. Lets get that cream working and get rid of the blighter.

Sending you a little hug just to make you smile <<Alan>>🙂
 
Thank you all 🙂 I'm convinced it has doubled in size overnight 😱 Actually, I was just thinking - this has been here for years, way before I was diagnosed. I spent 8 days in hospital, much of which involved being permanently wired up to an ECG because of the suspected problem with my heart and no-one ever remarked on it, nor did they in the many follow-up examinations for weeks afterwards. Just shows how easy it is to miss or ignore something like this, even by medically-trained people.
 
I had basal cell carcinoma in my leg last year. They did minor surgery to remove it and I had a few stitches after. They injected my leg with anestetic so it didnt hurt. Great that you've picked up on it, these things often get ignored & thats when it gets dodgey. I'm sure they'll remove it soon with cream or minor op. All the very best x
 
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I had basal cell carcinoma in my leg last year. They did minor surgery to remove it and I had a few stitches after. They injected my leg with anestetic so it didnt hurt. Great that you've picked up on it, these things often get ignored & thats when it gets dodgey. I'm sure they'll remove it soon with cream or minor op. All the very best x
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Thank you 🙂 Glad to hear that yours was dealt with quickly and easily 🙂
 
Sorry to hear this sending positive vibes hope the biopsy goes ok
 
my mum been having treatment for number of years and all is good
...at 75yrs now gets refered for treatment immediately one shows up
...she blames Australia in the 1970's:🙄..
good luck x am
 
Well done for going and getting it checked Alan. Hope the biopsy results/treatment go well.
 
Good luck with the cream/treatment alan......good job you got it checked out and actioned!
 
Alan, sorry to hear about this. Hope the treatment sorts it out soon.
 
Aww Alan - really sorry to hear your news, sorry it's taken me till now to catch up. Can only say what everyone else is saying and add my own hugs to all the others.x
 
Glad they found it in time Northerner... good luck with the treatment whichever you opt for. Do keep the forum up to date.
 
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