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Cancer | Last Active: Aug 27, 2022 | Replies (12)
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Why are you trying to avoid the Moh's surgery?
I have had about 4 , maybe 5 done. 3 on my face, if you have found a reputable surgeon, that might be the way to go. I have had many cancer surgeries, not all skin cancers, but many have been sarcomas or rare type cancers, All were removed by surgery, no chemo or radiation. Well, I did have a thyroid tumor removed by a radioactive large pill..... I thought that was scary, but I got thru that just fine.
Good luck
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Actually I am not trying to avoid the Moh's surgery. It is scheduled for removal of my nasal BCC in a month. My thought on using the fluorouracil was to see if I could get the lesion to shrink before the procedure thus minimizing any disfigurement, or, on a more optimistic note, get rid of the BCC all together. I have read abstracts on the success of fluorouracil in treating superficial BCC. I have the cream for use on the rest of my face and scalp but have been told to not use it on my nasal BCC before the surgery. This directive is from my dermatologist's office via "front desk" personnel after having talked with a PA. I just can't get answer as to why I shouldn't try it. Will it do harm or be a potential benefit?