Efudex (Fluorouracil) Skin Cancer Treatment

Last night, I had some rather serious itching, mostly on my forehead but also on my arms.

This morning, I woke up with a severe sharp headache, and neck skin that was oozing and dry and tight and painful.

But that isn’t the big news for today…

I have been on a twice a day for three weeks regimen of Efudex. This morning’s treatment was number 30, completing 15 of the planned 21 days.

But yesterday, I shared my pictures with mom and dad, who have also used Efudex, and they suggested that maybe I have gone far enough, and perhaps I should see my dermatologist now, to see if another six days would be more pain for no gain.

So, this morning, I saw Dr. Sasson.

“This is good! You are having a good reaction. This is what we want.  . . . You can stop now, if you want. Or, stop on the neck and continue with the arms.”

So I said, “I can stop, but what should I do? What do you recommend?” And I heard angels singing as he said:

“If it were me, I would stop now. You have done enough.”

With a wave of his pen, I had a script for Triamcinolone Ointment, a steroid which he said would speed the healing, and I was headed for the door… Stopping at the receptionist’s window, I was informed that I had a $20 co-pay for the visit. That may just have been the best twenty bucks I even spent.

I love you, mom and dad, and thanks for the advice.

And Dr. Sasson….I love you, too.