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Q: Efudex not working??

asked by: sunsetgal on November 18th, 2008

New User

i started on efudex (all over face) 7 days ago. still no reaction. i just had four mohrs surgeries on face to remove basal cell, squamous, and pre-cancers. Dr suggested i do this efudex to remove all pre-cancer.

If i see no reaction, does that mean i have no more pre-cancer on face or its not working. I called Dr's office. Nurse said keep using it for the two weeks as Dr ordered. Anyone have any idea what it means? i'm hoping he removed all precancer and i can just be more cautious in future and stay under hats and sunscreen. thanks sunsetgal

Replies(5)

JACK37

replied on November 18th, 2008

Experienced User

Efudex

Efudex works and it works real good if you use it right. Put it on two times a day for two to four weeks for best results. In the first week or so you will see nothing sometimes. But it does work.

sunsetgal

replied on November 19th, 2008

New User

efudex not working??

ok it's been 7 days today and still nothing??? if it does work, does this mean i don't have as much precancer as Dr thought?? or next week will i flare up??

JACK37

replied on November 19th, 2008

Experienced User

Efudex pictures

Go to www.sannerud.com/people/efudex/ There you will see day by day pictures of efudes. They will tell it all. Jack

boldseer

replied on February 15th, 2009

New User

effects of efudex

Since I started treatment, I have lost a lot of hair. Has anyone else experienced this? I believe it is due to the fact that the chemical inhibits the absorption of Folic acid, and that the dosage is too high for me when I spread the cream on areas that are not cancerous. My eyesight is weaker, too. Any opinions?

JACK37

replied on February 15th, 2009

Experienced User

Efudex

I was told Efudex is a form of Chemo. Check this out. I know it works very well.

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