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anivoc
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 Posted - 06/13/2007 : 10:31:02
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This thread is for posting links to pictures you have taken of your topical treatment. If you don't have a place online to store photo's, You can get a free gmail account from google https://www.google.com/accounts/NewAccount which then gets you a free picasa photo storage account with over a gig a space to store pictures.
Here's a link to some of my first bloodroot treatments.
Take note of the nose bcc where before first application it looks very small yet when I applied the bloodroot it in fact was much bigger (like an iceberg). The nose one has not given me any trouble but both forehead treatments did return albeit much smaller. The one on my left side had been previously excised by a dermatologist and came back...good fun!....not!
http://public.fotki.com/Anivoc/xxterra/
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Carlson
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Posted - 06/17/2007 : 19:02:39
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Thank you so much anivoc! Those pictures really show the stages. It must have been terribly painful. Did you have to keep working and face the public while this was going on?
Is it okay to wear bandaid during the day over the eschar?
Before the BCC was diagnosed on your nose, did you notice anything before it turned into a red spot? I mean, was it looking kind of weird in that area years before it raised up?
I have some strange looking flat oval spots on my nose that are not red or raised yet, you can just see the ovoid shape of irregular looking skin? I wonder if these will turn in to BCC?
Thanks again!
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anivoc
668 Posts |
Posted - 06/22/2007 : 22:01:01
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Hi Carlson,
Yes I faced the public while going through this. It really swells for the first few days then it gradually goes down. It is painful but Tylenol gets you through it. It isn't fun but neither is surgery and stitches. Generally about 30 to 45 days being bandaged up with the first 2 weeks being the harshest.
You definitely need to keep it bandaged all the time except when cleaning it.
The only one biopsied was the one on the left side of my forehead. It had been previously surgically removed by a plastic surgeon and then came back. After spending @ $2000 with him and then a few years later having it coming back, I opted to try the bloodroot paste. I feel more in control and get as good or better results. with a lot less money expended.
You start to learn to recognize the AKS and BCC's they get scaly and red and then start bleeding. Ak's can bleed and so do BCC's they are pretty obvious.
I've noticed if you press on an odd spot and it is sore it is ( at least in my case) most likely a Actinic Keratosis "AK" pre cancer or Basal Cell Carcinoma BCC.
I using the sunspot ES every day on dozens of AK's I have all over ny head and face.. they seem to be getting smaller.. @ 2 months of this now. |
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Carlson
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Posted - 06/23/2007 : 20:24:56
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Thanks,, I know that the BCC that was on my lip was at first a pimple-looking thing for years and years, first diagnosed as solar actinic keratosis and then it turned in to BCC, it looked like a raised up pearl and would bleed if it got bumped...
I am awaiting the PDQ and am going to try that... I have also ordered the black salve just to have on hand also.. I may use that on parts of my body other than the face and the PDQ on my face since it appears it is a little less harsh... I think I mostly have pre-cancerous type spots, at least for now...and some weird moles that have suddenly appeared...
I wish, when people take pictures, they would always remember to take one before shot to show what the lesion looked like before, kind of like you did.. I know this is helpful to me when I can see the "before shot"..
thx again for posting those pictures.. you are a testimony as to what perserverance and strength is in dealing with skin cancers...
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dan
611 Posts |
Posted - 07/13/2007 : 19:16:19
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Here's how to insert a picture stored on your computer into a post:
1. First prepare a .jpg or .gif image file to be less than 90KB in size. You can go to http://www.crunch4free.net/ to reduce image file sizes if necessary.
2. Save the image file into a directory on your computer where you know the path to it (such as C:\Temp).
3. In the forum where you would like to post your message with a picture, click the "Reply to Topic" or "New Topic" at the top or bottom of the thread. Don't use the "Quick Reply" method.
4. In the forum post editing window that results, click on the paperclip icon available near the bottom just above the post changes and preview buttons.
5. Browse to the location on your computer, click on your picture file, and hit the open button.
6. Hit the upload button (or select one of your previously uploaded files).
7. Close the popup window that says your upload was successful.
8. Hit the preview button in the editing window to see if it worked, then close the preview window.
9. Write a caption or message. You can delete "Image Insert:"
10. Hit the Post Changes button and you have done it!
I hope people will find the posting picture capability useful. These instructions probably sound much more difficult than it really is.
If you are concerned about your privacy, do not upload a picture you do not want the world to see. I'm not sure if the pictures can be deleted easily once uploaded.
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This is a cancer cell picture example.
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fforest
103 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2007 : 20:45:00
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| I thought it would be a good idea to put the Efudex pictures here http://www.topicalchemo.com/ |
Edited by - fforest on 07/26/2007 22:55:23 |
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pete francis
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Posted - 09/19/2007 : 15:26:37
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| Anivoc, Wanted to tell you how much we all appreciate you posting those pics of the bloodroot treatment. I am just finishing my third week with Curaderm. At present, i have that firm yellowish white stuff on my lesion...which looks very similar to your pics. The swelling has gone down alot and it is not so sensitive. The curaderm does not sting today but I think it may be because of the funny stuff on the surface blocking it. I am assuming that this will come off and think i could probably clean it off if i was vigorous enough. I cannot quite read the dates on all of your pics but it looks like it took a month for your nose. Question: Once the yellow scabby thing came off did it start to heal with good skin right away? There is a lot of similarity between your treatment and mine although i don't have the dark spot which iam assuming is the bloodroot. |
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anivoc
668 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2007 : 09:56:50
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Hi Pete,
You are quite welcome. I posted those pics because people before me had done the same thing which gave me the courage to go unconventional western medicine. Though not a 100% success I am absolutely glad I did.
Keep in mind Mohs, Aldera, Efudex also do not cure 100% of the time.
I was unhappy with Curaderm but I was using it on a reoccurring BCC that had already been treated with bloodroot and was scared from that treatment. According to the folks there that was why it didn't work well.
I was disappointed with their support also. I spent over $400 on their stuff.
Please keep us posted on your treatment. If it works for you we need to know.
Thanks
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pete francis
17 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2007 : 15:53:01
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| Dan, I have tried about 5 times today to post a pic or two. I followed your directions to a "T" and pics do not print. Just little x that does nothing. Any ideas? The pics range from 3 to 4 KB. Thanks! |
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dan
611 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2007 : 20:33:40
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| I think the problem is the image filename "2007101513956_10-15-07 d+.JPG crpd. again , red.jpg" is not compatible with the forum software. I shortened the image filename to "2007101513956_10-15" and I think it worked. Anyway, thanks for sharing the great result with Curaderm! |
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pete francis
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Posted - 10/16/2007 : 11:56:18
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I have been thinking about the fact that you were treating 3 lesions at once when using curiderm. I wonder sometimes if it might be too much for the body to treat all three simultaneously. I noticed two things when in the "midst" of the treatment. One is that I felt a little headachey and the other was that I felt tired. Now that may have been from the mental stress but my body was probably a bit stressed also in its attempt to fight the thing and heal. I am even hesitant and considering waiting a bit b4 starting treatment on other questionable "carbuncles".
By the way, am also using Fforest's potion of eggplant and "Braggs"vinegar. After a week or 2, I strain the vinegar potion from the eggplant and just keep the potion in the fridge. Everyday, i cotton ball my face with the potion and people are commenting on how good my skin looks....people who know nothing about this.
You guys are great! Thanks for all of your help and support!!!
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Originally posted by anivoc
Hi Pete,
You are quite welcome. I posted those pics because people before me had done the same thing which gave me the courage to go unconventional western medicine. Though not a 100% success I am absolutely glad I did.
Keep in mind Mohs, Aldera, Efudex also do not cure 100% of the time.
I was unhappy with Curaderm but I was using it on a reoccurring BCC that had already been treated with bloodroot and was scared from that treatment. According to the folks there that was why it didn't work well.
I was disappointed with their support also. I spent over $400 on their stuff.
Please keep us posted on your treatment. If it works for you we need to know.
Thanks
Tom
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fforest
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anivoc
668 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2008 : 07:17:18
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Dan
Did you disable the e-mail in the forum software? I tried to e-mail Fforest but got the old error message?
Microsoft VBScript runtime error '800a000d'
Type mismatch: 'rs'
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dan
611 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2008 : 21:23:14
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Sorry Tom, it should work again. I have been searching for ways to tighten email use after getting a message supposedly coming from me selling prescription drugs, which of course I did not send. I imagine other people got it as well. I did make a mod to restrict email privileges to people that have posted in the forum. We'll see how it goes.
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anivoc
668 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2008 : 02:18:23
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Hi Dan,
For the record I didn't get the solicitation.
Hopefully it was just an isolated incident. |
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dlm
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Viking_Dave
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Posted - 10/18/2009 : 16:02:16
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| Hello, I am new to this forum and to cancer. I was recently diagnosed with a BCC 7mm x 3mm next to the inside corner of my eye on my nose (2mm from the corner). Due to being almost blind in that eye my BCC had gone undetected for 7 or 8 years. I am to undergo surgery six days before Christmas and am trying to find anything I can due to minimize the amount of tissue they will need to remove. The reconstructive aspect may be extensive. I need to hit this as hard as I can. Anything, any help is truly appreciated. |
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homestrong
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Posted - 12/06/2009 : 13:33:06
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I was was diagnosed with a nBCC on the left nostril of my nose.
Mohs was recommended, of course, but the nose being arguably the
worst place to have a scar, I explored nearly every major
topical treatment on this site (Cymilium, Eggplant, Pancreatin, etc),
but have only seen ANY results from using Aldara.
Here's a set of photos on my nose, the first one being before
doing any ALDARA treatment, and the 2nd taken 4 months later,
after 2 separate 4/6 weeks, twice-a-day ALDARA treatments.
Clearly I've made some progress.
http://www.homestrong.com
Also I had done the 6 week,2x/day treatment on two separate sBCC,
and in fact, those sBCC are completely gone.
I'm sold on Aldara. I plan to use it the rest of my life,
if possible. |
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NaturalSAHM
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helen oconnor
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Posted - 08/11/2010 : 03:50:08
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| I used CURIDERM several years ago. I applied it twice a day for 1O weeks. It took BCC away for 10 years. It has returned on same spot, so I bought some more, but not from England(wear I got it before)I bought it from Swansons. I spoke to someone in England and they said they do not distribute curiderm anymore. But said there are distributers in U.S. Thats why I bought it from Swansons. It is not working. I have had it applied twice a day for about 41/2 mo. I am going to finish the tube and see what goes. |
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highvibe
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Posted - 08/30/2010 : 15:05:25
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Originally posted by helen oconnor
I used CURIDERM several years ago. I applied it twice a day for 1O weeks. It took BCC away for 10 years. It has returned on same spot, so I bought some more, but not from England(wear I got it before)I bought it from Swansons. I spoke to someone in England and they said they do not distribute curiderm anymore. But said there are distributers in U.S. Thats why I bought it from Swansons. It is not working. I have had it applied twice a day for about 41/2 mo. I am going to finish the tube and see what goes.
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paul
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paul
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Posted - 09/02/2010 : 18:31:47
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I have been diagnosed with nodular BCC on the tip of the nose (almost identical with pictures posted by NaturalSAHM). While waiting for the appointment with a plastic surgeon, I have tried topical C-vitamin applied directly to the area (covering practically the whole nose). I am using 1000 mg C tablet crushed and disolved in water to form a paste. After application and drying (cca 10 minutes), the nose is covered with white poudery layer of vitamin C. I leave it there all the time, wetting it occasionally. After 2 days, there is definitely a positive reaction.
Healthy tissue covered by C layer remains totally unaffected. Only the BCC region turns red and seeping blood. The white C powder can be easily washed off and you can see the progress every day. When I stop the application of C, the small BCC area hardens, forming a scab that falls off after 10 days. The new skin in place of BCC is nice, smooth and pink. Will see what happens after a month or so. Why don't the drug companies (or medical community) use this simple and effective treatment ? Obviously, there is no money in it for them !
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Deshaun
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Posted - 11/30/2010 : 05:31:04
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Keratosis pilaris does not occur due to any fungal, bacterial or viral infection, also it is not related to hormonal or sebaceous glands, it primarily occurs when the protein (keratin) in dead skin cells plugs hair follicles (tiny duct-like openings) and causes the bumps to form..for this you can use Home remedies for keratosis pilaris....
*Mix equal parts Sugar and Olive Oil and stir together, then use as a body scrub for the areas affected with Keratosis Pilaris. This body scrub should be made fresh, and used once a week.
*Use an anti Dandruff shampoo as a body wash. This helps to improve Keratosis Pilaris for many people, but not everyone. Try it a few times to see if you see any improvement. If you do, continue using this treatment 2-3 times per week.
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mickapoo
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Posted - 05/08/2011 : 21:18:05
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Please see my website at http://www.hybriddesign.net/efudex for my Efudex treatment journal and photos! I did my face, and a few months later, my chest.
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FlaLadyB
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Posted - 07/20/2011 : 16:14:26
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Please see my website at http://www.hybriddesign.net/efudex for my Efudex treatment journal and photos! I did my face, and a few months later, my chest.
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OK.. I got my answer in photos. There is NO WAY I can stay out of work for a MONTH to use this on my face! Did you stay home the whole time while doing this or did the neighbors go running and screaming when you came outside. I am SO upset! |
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anivoc
668 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2012 : 09:31:09
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We have a member "Thomas Haugen" who posted a link with pictures of his self and his use therein about Astaxanthin elsewhere on this site. I am reposting the picture link here below because of the great success he has had using Astaxanthin on Actenic Keratosis lesions. Appears it was of no real help with his Basal cell tumors but AK's can be the precursor to a basal or squamous cell skin cancer. Also below is another post from him in regards to the dosage and brand he took and how he used it. Here is a link to his original posthttp://topicalinfo.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=351
Thomas said:
"Please read up on side effects/drug interactions. I don't take any prescription drugs, but I've read that Astaxanthin can cause problems. I take one pill, 4mg. proprietary name Zanthin because it's all natural, once a day just before a meal. If I take it after a meal it burps a lot. I think it may also hinder sleep if taken in the evening. I read than you can safely double the dose, but if you saw my photos, I didn't want to double the dose. Dr. Mercola preaches about it."
Here's the pictures links from Thomas:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16947624@N00/6206080491/in/photostream
Even more horrific as of August 3rd http://www.flickr.com/photos/16947624@N00/6206596228/in/photostream
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Thomas Haugen
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Posted - 01/14/2012 : 21:38:50
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Anivoc, yes, that's my mug in the pics, read the dates to see them in order. A full-blown erythema and swelling much like happens from the prescription immunomodulators. Nasty to look at but no side effects like prescription medicines sometimes cause. Six months later they have stayed disappeared. I stopped Astaxanthin around the holidays, no recurrence.
I'm currently experimenting with a homemade topical from recipes on here and the 15-year BCC is regressing. This would be a major victory if it works. No more pics until I know.
Best of luck to each of you, Tom |
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Ken Murray
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Posted - 01/24/2012 : 18:29:41
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Anivoc, thank you for starting this thread and thank you to those who have contributed to it so far. I have just started posting YouTube videos of my treatments to myself for basal skin cancers, using Black Salve from a supplier here in Australia, called Centreforce. Not sure who they are connected with overseas.
I am currently treating over 12 outbreaks of basal skin cancers.
Anyway, here are my first 2 offerings on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vnebcalk3I
which is Part 1 and Part 2 is at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW8AzHcYnBc
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Ken Murray
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anivoc
668 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2012 : 19:21:04
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Great Job Ken! Congratulations!
It seems there are several companies out on the net selling Cansema and I am sure some are not legit it, Please provide the link to where you bought it. You might want to add it to your youtube videos too.
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Ken Murray
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Jo Gibbons
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Posted - 02/29/2012 : 17:12:13
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Hi, I'm on day 4 of treating a basal cell skin cancer with 7% iodine, 5% Potassium iodine, 85% Alcohol. It is on my face and I now have a black scab that is raised and larger than when I started. I'm applying the solution 30 times a day twice a day for 5 days, then will be applying it 30 times a day, once a day for 10 days following Dr. Simoncini's protocol. I'll be repeating this procedure a total of 3 times. Has anyone used this 7% iodine, 5% Potassium iodine with 85% alcohol? I've been reading that people are using Lugo's 5% solution with alcohol. My main concern is scaring after healing.
Thanks,
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Jo Gibbons
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Posted - 02/29/2012 : 22:35:48
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Hi, I have a Basal cell on my face that I'm treating with Humco's 7% iodine, 5% Potassium iodine 85% alcohol and purified water. The bottle is 1 oz. Has anyone else used this solution? I'm on day 4 of using this 30 times, twice a day. I have a black scab formed where the bcc is which has enlarged and raised. I'm just concerned that the solution might ruin my skin, and I'm concerned about scaring. Has anyone else used Humco's 7% solution?
Thanks for sharing.
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Ken Murray
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Posted - 07/02/2012 : 05:15:33
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Sadly, my quality maker and supplier of Cansema Black Salve, here in Queensland, Australia, was shut down by the TGA, which is the equivalent of the FDA in the USA.
So, now fortunately, i have been able to obtain my much needed supplies of Cansema Black Salve from the original makers of it, at Omega Labs, who now have to operate out of Ecuador, to make it and sell it to very appreciative users such as myself.
You can buy Cansema Black Salve from Omega Labs at: http://www.alphaomegalabs.com/store/
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