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Skin Health | Last Active: May 30 7:50am | Replies (49)
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Hi, thank you for responding. I had it removed, but the margin wasn’t clear, which worries me deeply. The doctor, who I haven’t spoken to directly, prescribed a cream for the remaining cancer, but I am very skeptical of this and would prefer it removed surgically. I will talk to the doctor tomorrow, but I haven’t been able to since he has been off since Thursday when I received a phone call from him that I missed. My cyst was larger than yours and I’m concerned about spread although maybe the doctor isn’t. It’s just scary, so I don’t know if I should get a second opinion.
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Talk to your doctor tomorrow and tell him of your concerns.
The cream he prescribed is most likely Efudex, which is a topical medication which stops the growth of cancer cells for Basal Cell Carcinoma. So this may be all you need.
Here’s a little article about the medication which might help ease your mind.
https://www.verywellhealth.com/efudex-cream-for-the-treatment-of-skin-cancer-3010838
However, after speaking with the doctor, if you still have qualms by all means have a second opinion. It will ease your mind and give you the reassurance you need.