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Skin cancer: Has anybody had fluorouracil treatment?
Melanoma & Skin Cancer | Last Active: Mar 27 7:32am | Replies (136)Comment receiving replies
@tresa1 I would like to hear from someone who says it wasn’t too bad. I’m supposed to start it on my chest and I’m freaked out ahead of time. I have very sensitive skin.
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@lauriesch Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect!
There is a general consensus that we will react when using this medication. It may be worse for others, not as severe for some of us. It seems it depends on how involved the area is where it will be used. Personally I have had times where there doesn't seem to be much reaction, and other times there is a lot of redness and puffiness. I have pretty fair skin, and sensitive.
Please do not "freak out". If there is a lot of response, it probably means that the area needed to be treated. Some of us have gone back to our doctor and asked to be able to use a soothing cream after about 2 weeks.
Ginger