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Skin cancer
« on: October 07, 2010, 01:57:01 PM »
No I don't have it but I went to my dermatologist appointment that I made way back in July today (it took that long to get in).  I have a spot on my face that I was worried about. I have had it for a few years. The weird thing is, about two months ago it suddenly got much better. You can hardly see it anymore. It is strange because it had bothered me for the past couple of years to the point I had a laser treatment two years ago, used fade cream and picked at it and it hadn't gone away. Now it is suddenly disappearing.

Anyway she said it wasn't cancer or precancer but I do have a tiny spot (like a pin point) that is flesh colored on the tip of my nose that makes a tiny scab (again skin colored) that I notice every once in awhile. When there is no scab it looks like normal skin.  I just scrape it off and it leaves no mark or anything. She said that that tiny spot may be pre-cancer.

She prescribed a cream that I have to use all over my face for three weeks. Any pre-cancer spots (even ones you can't see) will turn brown and be destroyed then fade away. It's called Carac and I'm nervous to use it. I don't want to look like crap for three weeks. Has anyone ever used it or something like it before?
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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2010, 02:03:23 PM »
BEG you can never look like crap. Use the cream. My father has to have all kinds of skin cancers removed from years of sun bathing.  Not fun.
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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2010, 03:31:32 PM »
Quote from: Wineslob on October 07, 2010, 02:03:23 PM
BEG you can never look like crap. Use the cream. My father has to have all kinds of skin cancers removed from years of sun bathing.  Not fun.

I'm going to use to cream DAD. My skin looks pretty good right now so I'm dreading uglying it up but I'm going to do it.
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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2010, 07:38:12 AM »
I need to get to a dermatologist. I've had a few pre-cancerous lesions removed from my ears and have several questionable moles. I worry about it because my mom died from melanoma. I have the typical skin coloring or the Northern European people, Casper White!!
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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2010, 08:03:04 AM »
Quote from: Thor on October 08, 2010, 07:38:12 AM
I need to get to a dermatologist. I've had a few pre-cancerous lesions removed from my ears and have several questionable moles. I worry about it because my mom died from melanoma. I have the typical skin coloring or the Northern European people, Casper White!!

Well, I had 4 skin cancers taken off about a month ago along with a bunch of precancerous spots and a biopsy on  one place to see how deep it was(?). It came back as precancerous but not deep so I went in last Monday and they froze it off.

The spots that I was so worried about turned out to be nothing They had a Latin name 10 feet long for them anyway. The different names they have for those non-serious spots is enough to scare you to death.
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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2010, 09:50:01 AM »
My Grandmother had some melanomas removed.  I anticipate at some time I probably will get some too.  I grew up before sunscreen, and am very fair skinned.  Have had my share of super bad burns, with blisters on top of blisters. 

BEG, I would gladly take a little ugliness over a hole in my face, from a cancer removal.  Just sayin.   :uhsure:
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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2010, 11:37:18 PM »
Quote from: JohnnyReb on October 08, 2010, 08:03:04 AM
Well, I had 4 skin cancers taken off about a month ago along with a bunch of precancerous spots and a biopsy on  one place to see how deep it was(?). It came back as precancerous but not deep so I went in last Monday and they froze it off.

The spots that I was so worried about turned out to be nothing They had a Latin name 10 feet long for them anyway. The different names they have for those non-serious spots is enough to scare you to death.

Actinic Keratosis?
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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2010, 11:44:38 PM »
Quote from: IassaFTots on October 08, 2010, 09:50:01 AM
My Grandmother had some melanomas removed.  I anticipate at some time I probably will get some too.  I grew up before sunscreen, and am very fair skinned.  Have had my share of super bad burns, with blisters on top of blisters. 

BEG, I would gladly take a little ugliness over a hole in my face, from a cancer removal.  Just sayin.   :uhsure:

Well I read message boards from people who have used the carac cream, the treatment sucks. Your face turns red and scabby.  Towards the end of treatment it can be painful (like a burn)and your face peels, sometimes up to three times. Apparently after it is all done your skin is clear and smooth (my face is already smooth), like you had a big time chemical peel. It is a topical chemotherapy cream that attacks cells that aren't normal. So even if you can't see them yet, it will find them. I am on day two, I already have a red spot under my right eye.

My in-laws are coming in a couple weeks, I should have waited to start this. I am going to be a mess by then. Thank God my daughter's parent teacher conference is Monday. After that I am staying home. 
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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2010, 11:47:08 PM »
Quote from: Thor on October 08, 2010, 07:38:12 AM
I need to get to a dermatologist. I've had a few pre-cancerous lesions removed from my ears and have several questionable moles. I worry about it because my mom died from melanoma. I have the typical skin coloring or the Northern European people, Casper White!!

Wow you are at an increased risk Thor. Melanoma is scary. Ask your derm about the cerac cream, you can use it on other body parts besides the face.
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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2010, 07:15:38 PM »
Update: nothing has shown up yet. My skin actually looks great right now. I'm waiting for it to go to crap any day now.
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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2010, 07:26:42 PM »
Quote from: BEG on October 13, 2010, 07:15:38 PM
Update: nothing has shown up yet. My skin actually looks great right now. I'm waiting for it to go to crap any day now.

Good to see you have a positive outlook.   :tongue: 
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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2010, 06:51:19 PM »
I think it's kicking in. Now I look like I spent the day in the sun but forgot to put sunscreen right under my eyes. I'm going to look loverly.  ::)
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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2010, 08:01:02 PM »
keep us posted. I know I need to go in and have a scan done.
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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #13 on: October 16, 2010, 07:45:18 AM »
Quote from: DixieBelle on October 15, 2010, 08:01:02 PM
keep us posted. I know I need to go in and have a scan done.

I had a bump on my face right in the crease of a laugh line for about 2 years, not too big only I noticed it.

At a routine check up after all was said and done and on my way out I mentioned the spot and Doc looked at the bump and 2 days later I was at the dermatologists office.

The bump was removed and a week later I found I had cancer.  The next doctor took out half the left side of my face, the cancer cells were spreading.

18 months later most of the scars are gone and the flesh has finally filled in.

This kind of cancer is a bitch, just a bump but the cells spread out into the flesh, YIKES.

As an aside here, on the news there was mention that the Egyptian Mummies showed no sign of any kind of cancer and I wonder if all the cosmetics they wore, even laborers wore it, blocked out the UV rays of the sun.


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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #14 on: October 16, 2010, 10:59:49 PM »
The red under the eyes/upper cheek area is spreading and getting meaner. I have a tiny red spot on the left side of my upper lip.  The spot on my nose isn't doing anything yet. 
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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #15 on: October 17, 2010, 12:31:25 PM »
I need to get in and would definitely use a topical cream like that.

Had my first actinic keratosis removed on my 50th birthday (woopee!).  I, too, grew up in the pre-sunscreen days and have worked and played outdoors most of my life. 

Good luck, BEG, and I hope the effects of the cream aren't too awful for you.
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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #16 on: October 17, 2010, 09:38:43 PM »
Ack, I'm looking worse (which is a good thing). I have two spots that I didn't even know were there before I starting this stuff. My nose still has nothing. I look like a panda, only the black part around the eyes is red.
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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #17 on: October 18, 2010, 07:46:09 PM »
Update: I'm looking like crap. I have an area below my left eye about the size of a pencil eraser that is raw. Another spot next to it that is turning brownish, all of this is in addition to the red panda eye look. I also have another spot under the right eye that is turning brown and getting scabby. Nothing on my nose so far or my forehead.

I better look damn good after this is all said and done.  

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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #18 on: October 19, 2010, 04:49:03 AM »
Quote from: BEG on October 18, 2010, 07:46:09 PM
Update: I'm looking like crap. I have an area below my left eye about the size of a pencil eraser that is raw. Another spot next to it that is turning brownish, all of this is in addition to the red panda eye look. I also have another spot under the right eye that is turning brown and getting scabby. Nothing on my nose so far or my forehead.

I better look damn good after this is all said and done.  



Quit worrying about temporary ugly and worry about, "The mortician did a wonderful job....She looks so natural."

Keep us posted especially on the long term results. I'd like to know if the precancerous spots go away and stay gone. I might want to ask the Dr. for some of the same treatment for my face and hands. I've been outside all my life and I got all kinds of spots. 



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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #19 on: October 19, 2010, 05:35:36 AM »
Thank you for making us aware of it BEG
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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #20 on: October 19, 2010, 05:48:44 AM »
Quote from: JohnnyReb on October 19, 2010, 04:49:03 AM
Quit worrying about temporary ugly and worry about, "The mortician did a wonderful job....She looks so natural."

Keep us posted especially on the long term results. I'd like to know if the precancerous spots go away and stay gone. I might want to ask the Dr. for some of the same treatment for my face and hands. I've been outside all my life and I got all kinds of spots. 





Oh, I know. I'm glad I have done it...so far.   Last night was the worst night and I know it is going to get worse. My skin burned and itched.  Its kind of cool and scary to see spots pop up that you didn't know were there  I'm also starting to look freckly which makes me think those spots are about ready to get attacked.  I'm awake at 3:00 am and can't go back asleep. I don't know if it's a side effect of the carac cream or what.

I read that after the initial treatment you can retreat it yearly or longer for a much shorter period and a lost less reaction for new AK's that may pop up.  I've read all the message boards and people are very plead with using it on their hands and arms. Now would be a good time to do it so you can wear looking sleeves.    
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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #21 on: October 22, 2010, 09:19:00 AM »
Update: So far it's just the same areas reacting. It is getting pretty dry and ugly. I look like a football player only instead of black smudges under my eyes I have an extended red sunburned looking "smudge" under my eyes.  Last night when I washed my face I had spots that bleed. I can cover it up with makeup but it is increasingly getting harder to cover up.  I know that the whole area that is red will peel which is a good thing.   
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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #22 on: October 22, 2010, 09:21:20 AM »
Quote from: BEG on October 19, 2010, 05:48:44 AM
Oh, I know. I'm glad I have done it...so far.   Last night was the worst night and I know it is going to get worse. My skin burned and itched.  Its kind of cool and scary to see spots pop up that you didn't know were there  I'm also starting to look freckly which makes me think those spots are about ready to get attacked.  I'm awake at 3:00 am and can't go back asleep. I don't know if it's a side effect of the carac cream or what.

I read that after the initial treatment you can retreat it yearly or longer for a much shorter period and a lost less reaction for new AK's that may pop up.  I've read all the message boards and people are very plead with using it on their hands and arms. Now would be a good time to do it so you can wear looking sleeves.    

My God, look at all of those typos.  :p
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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #23 on: October 22, 2010, 09:41:15 AM »
Quote from: BEG on October 22, 2010, 09:21:20 AM
My God, look at all of those typos.  :p

It was early.
It does get better, dear.

And the typing too.
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Re: Skin cancer
« Reply #24 on: October 22, 2010, 11:07:38 AM »
Quote from: dutch508 on October 22, 2010, 09:41:15 AM
It was early.
It does get better, dear.

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