Have anyone had topical chemo treatment a whole month?
Because i AM on my day 20 of treatment and my skin already felt and my dermatologist told me to use the efudex 30 days. i don't know if keep wearing it if i don't have skin already
Hi Diana! I am sorry you're dealing with the pain of Efudex. For this question, are you able to contact your dermatologist? While hearing from the community can be helpful, we always recommend a professional opinion when dealing with treatment. Thinking of you and wishing you well! - Nina, SkinCancer.net Team
Hi Diana,
I've used Efudex several times and can tell you the length of time we are told to treat varies from patient to patient. If you are feeling at all uncomfortable with the length of time you have used it, you should call your doctor and try to schedule a time to be seen. Some doctors like to see patients during treatment and others want to see them a few weeks after healing has started. You don't have to have had a skin cancer diagnosis to use Efudex as it is designed to rid your skin of precancerous cells as well. Let us know how things go. Wishing you all the best. I know it is a terribly tough treatment. April, Skincancer.net, ModeratorThank you @april pulliam to read it surprises me to read that you used it several times it let me know this strugle may last the whole life taking care of the sun , i used to love be tanning constantly and it is over sadly big hug thank you
I also tanned. I used tanning beds and laid in the sun as much as I could. Efudex became a yearly routine for me a few years ago. I've treated my chest, my face, and spot treated my lips. You are not alone in this treatment. We are here for you! Here's an article with tips for those who are using Efudex.
https://skincancer.net/life-with-skin-cancer/tips-for-efudex-users/
Hugs for you! April, @Skincancer.net, Moderator
That's right in this case my dermatologíst date untill next July 25 to see results and get off a Moll with criogenic Spray i Will follow the treatment but thank you for listen my pain complains
Although no with efuldex, I have been undergoing treatment with Zyclara since last September 1. 2 wks on, 2wk break then 2 more weeks. I am hoping I am done within next 4 wks.
I hope you're done soon too,
! A long time to be dealing with the side effects. Thank you for sharing and keep us updated if you'd like! - Nina, SkinCancer.net Team
