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I started Brinsupri 1 month ago and have had 5 squamous cell skin cancers (3 on legs and 2 on fingers). I went straight to the dermatologist when I noticed them and my stitches come out of fingers today but the ones on my legs are treated with chemo shots. I am still on 25 for now but I definitely do not want to deal with this every month or I will have to get off Brinsupri all together.
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@tconz
Due to life long sun exposure and fair skin, I am prone to developing AKs (pre-cancer spots), SCC (squamous) and BCC (basal). I had all 3 prior to starting brinsupri, and one after being on brinsupri for 6 months. Each time I get a skin check the dermatologist sprays/freezes at least 20 different spots on my body it seems. There's one spot that has been recalcitrant so at times I've been rechecked every 6 weeks. Fortunately, they are slow growing so I keep an eye on suspicious areas and use FU5 cream at home. If you can have them checked/frozen before they advance is key.
Brinsupri is not a miracle but has helped enough that I do not want to discontinue it. The frequent skin checks are the trade off.