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edmonton
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 Posted - 09/02/2007 : 04:28:34
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Aldara was used to treat my nodular and superficial skin cancer on the face and appears to be successful. You can check out my results on www.skincancersolution.com
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Brawn
USA
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Posted - 02/13/2008 : 11:04:27
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| I am posting my treatment pics below with pics and will continue throughout the treatment |
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jan
USA
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Posted - 02/13/2008 : 23:41:52
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| Were you under the care of a physician (and what kind) and did you have a biopsy to know that you in fact got rid of the bcc? |
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drbeckl2
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Posted - 02/15/2008 : 16:47:56
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Seems to me that this aldara salve puts a person thru hell for at least 8-10 weeks, maybe more. Pain and misery to the max.
see: http://www.skincancersolution.com/ website of Brawns for details, as already suggested above, by Brawn.
and you stand a good chance of getting serious internal cancers as a side effect of the aldara. ...... As a matter of fact; I thot that the 3M Corporation advised against using aldara on the face area ??? Is Brawn's doctor mal-practicing ???
Even if aldara has no side effects, why would you put up with all that pain and discomfort for 10 weeks, when you could use a generic hoxsey/blooodroot type salve and just put up with some burning type pain for 24 hours, and kill the skin cancer to its roots in 24 hours ??? Then letting your body kick it out, and then let your body fill in the hole with new skin, or new scar tissue, or both.
If the scar/hole is too big, to suit you, then let your dermatologist perform plastic surgery to get rid of it (the scare/hole). He would have to do the same if he cuts it out with a knife, and leaves a even larger hole.
Why go the painfull route and use aldara ??? ... the path less known and less certain ???? Why not just kill it and lose it ??? , .....like has been done for about 300 years.
Forget about your AMA doctor's concern about the profits of the 3M Corporation, they got plenty of money. They won't miss it; (much)
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In a aldara victims own words: a report about his pain and misery while trying to use aldara;
http://www.skincancersolution.com/
ALDARA IMIQUIMOD TO TREAT SKIN CANCER
My Skin Cancer Diagnosis
This site is intened to provide information on the diagnosis and treatment of various forms of skin cancer. I also detail my experience with Imiquimod or Aldara in the treatment of Skin Cancer.
I am a 45 year old male with blond hair, blue eyes and fair skin residing in California. I grew up in Canada and when young received a number of sunburns. In the fall of 2006 I was diagnosed with Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma Skin Cancer below my left eye. I spent hundreds of hours attempting to digest mountains of information on skin cancer and its treatment. I realized a site was necessary to provide useful information and links to assist others in diagnosing, understanding and treating skin cancer and provide support during this difficult time. Please refer to the Prevention page to understand the types of Skin Cancer and Actinic Keratosis.
My biopsy indicated a small area of Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma Skin Cancer approximately one inch below my left eye. My doctor advised Mohs surgery and we scheduled surgery for early December but a death in the family postponed the surgery to early February of 2007. On February 1, 2007, after many sleepless nights compounded by viewing countless photos of ghastly surgical incisions on the internet, I walked into the skin cancer surgery facility and left minutes later.
It's not that I didn't believe Mohs surgery would work for skin cancer. In my research I had discovered it was highly effective for skin cancer and created less damage then other treatments but I've always had reservations about "slash and burn" techniques on the human body. In the back of my mind, I kept thinking of how my uncle had rid himself of skin cancer with Aldara - a drug primarily used for the treatment of warts but is proving highly successful in the treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma Skin Cancer. However, my biopsy indicated Nodular Basal Cell Cancer Skin Cancer. Interestingly, Aldara or Imiquimod has been largely recommended for Superficial Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Additionally, a number of Aldara Studies showed good success with Nodular Basal Cell Skin Cancer and many more are currently underway. Would it work? I was willing to give it a try and after two months of treatment I was prepared to go through Mohs surgery if it did not work.
Aldara (Imiquimod) Instead of Mohs Surgery
A week after walking out of my planned surgery I began treatment with Aldara. I applied Aldara five times per week followed by two days off and this was the recommended application from clinical trials. I also applied Aldara to a spot my doctor had found on the top left side of my forehead that he believed was possible superficial Basal Cell Skin Cancer, although not diagnosed by a biopsy.
Aldara (Imiquimod) Application On Skin Cancer
I began applying Aldara once daily five days per week followed by two days off for six weeks. Aldara would only be applied at night prior to sleep and washed off the following morning. However, I had some concerns with managing my dosage of Aldara and wanted to apply it as efficiently as possible. I'd read that many people were applying the Aldara with the use of their finger. This made absolutely no sense to me. Now both the finger and the cancerous skin would be absorbing Aldara and this would double the amount of Aldara being absorbed into the body and increase the possibility of adverse reactions. I therefore took a different approach. First, I created a small hole in the top of the Aldara pouch with the aid of a needle so I could readily control the output of the cream in small quantities. Secondly, I used a small plastic spoon from a package of tuna and crackers that allowed me to apply Aldara with great precision without any extra absorption. I could put a very small drop on the tip of the spoon, dab it on the cancerous spot then use the reverse side of the spoon the rub it into the skin. I could apply without physically touching the Aldara thus eliminating the "double application". Remember Aldara is fairly costly and can have strong side effects so you must use it effectively and efficiently. When I finished I used a small clip to seal the top of the Aldara pouch so I could use it again. Remember to keep any opened Aldara pouch at room temperature and close it off with a clip to seal its contents..
I really think individuals may absorb Aldara at different levels so it is a good idea to begin with the 5x per week then tailor the treatment if the reactions are too adverse.
Results of Applying Aldara on Basal Cell Skin Cancer
Applications 5x per week with a goal of 6 weeks for Superficial Basal Cell and 12 weeks for Nodular Basal Cell.
WEEK ONE
The Aldara application was started on a known nodular basal cell area beneath the left eye, on a suspected superficial basal cell on the top left of the forehead at the hairline and on a suspected pimple like growth on the tip of my nose that may be Nodular Basal Cell Skin Cancer. No results occurred for the first three days. On day four and five redness and swelling on the Nodular Basal Cell beneath the eye and on the tip of my nose plus a pronounced redness on the Superficial Basal Cell Skin Cancer near the hairline. The Aldara application generally extended one half to one centimeter from the target area and this produced expanded results on the spot below the eye, on the nose, and on the spot near the hairline. I've concluded it takes a few days for the Aldara to take effect and the necessary reaction to begin. Once it begins it appears to branch out and attack any other problems in the area.
WEEK TWO
Swelling, soreness and burning commencing upon Aldara application to problem areas. The inflamed condition increased and a slight oozing occurred from the spot on the nose plus a large localized redness that extended beyond the application area below the eye. A consistent red zone appeared on the spot below the hairline believed to be Superficial Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Side effects included headache, tiredness, swollen lymph nodes under the arm and behind the ear on the left side of body. The end of week two scabs began to form as the swelling went down. Aldara seems to absorb into the surrounding skin and possibly only reacts to areas that are precancerous or cancerous. Some areas with Aldara application produced no reaction at all. Other areas "lit up" over one centimeter away from the application area creating a new spot that is now receiving an Aldara application.
WEEK THREE
One week off has been necessary to address sore lymph nodes. I suspect my regiment may have been a bit too aggressive. During this time redness decreased substantially but scabbing continued with the colors of the scabs turning from green to dark brown or black. At the end of the week scabs began to fall off in places revealing new skin beneath. The lymph node swelling decreased one to two days after cessation of application indicating Aldara is a powerful drug with possible strong side effects. Since Aldara must penetrate through the skin to the lower levels it makes little sense to apply Aldara to a scabbed layer of skin.
WEEK FOUR
Scabs on tip of nose have fallen off revealing new baby smooth skin with no visible discoloration or scarring albeit some slight redness in the area. However, a pimple like elevated spot has surfaced approximately one centimeter up from the tip of the nose on the perimeter of the previous Aldara application area. I will treat this area with Aldara and look for a reaction. I can't tell if it is a pimple or something else. I am treating with 2 days on followed by 1 day off which will still provide an application period of 4 times per week. On day three of week four it appears the newly discovered pimple like protrusion is quickly disappearing. After two days of Aldara application there is no more increased redness than before. Fourth week complete and the small pimple noticed earlier has disappeared. Slight redness in Aldara application areas but it seems to be lessening. I can still feel a bit of itching and activity in areas near the application area and even one centimeter away, often times beneath the skin. Possible conclusion is that small infected areas lie beneath the skin possibly connected to the original sites and are undergoing treatment.
WEEK FIVE
Redness in areas continues with Aldara application. I believe there may be a second round of scabbing on the nose but I am not sure at this time. The nose is still red around the application area but there is no itching or burning leaving me to believe the Aldara has successfully treated the affected area. The spot under the eye is still red but no visible scabbing or the aching sensation, much like a toothache, that previously followed application. The spot on the forehead below the hairline is almost gone and will receive Aldara through week six. The two days on and one day off Aldara application has left no lymph node swelling leaving me to believe the dosage may have been a bit strong in the past. End of week five and I'm sorry to see three new spots have popped up approximately one centimeter to the right of the nose and application to this area is creating some redness and swelling.
WEEK SIX
Aldara application
is continuing on the site below the eye, nose and to the right of nose. Redness in all areas seems to be dissipating. Still proceeding with two days on and one day off application period. I suspect there is less reaction because there are less cancerous cells. Week six is underway with Aldara package number 13 - I hope it proves to be a lucky number.
WEEK SEVEN
The small growth on the forehead is almost gone. There is still swelling and redness under the left eye roughly the size of a dime. Another reddish patch exists on the right cheek and the skin has become rough much like sandpaper. The nose is also rough although redness is almost gone. During application I am still feeling activity in areas adjacent to the Aldara - much like an itching or burning underneath the skin. I am going to continue treatment for week seven then discontinue treatment to evaluate the results. I will likely continue treatment for a period of 4-5 weeks on the area underneath the left eye (known nodular BCC). End of week seven and I have a new scab near the original biopsy site. I have concluded that if the original surgery were done it would likely have resulted in removal of an area one or two centimeters.
WEEK EIGHT
I have stopped applying the Aldara
and redness is dissipating. Mucous in the nose seems to be returning to normal levels.
WEEK NINE
Redness and roughness are disappearing from treated areas. I plan on resuming treatment in three more weeks on all spots, with the exception of the one on the forehead, to see if any reaction occurs. If a reaction occurs then treatment will resume for five more weeks.
WEEK TEN
Redness almost completely gone. Skin appears noticeably better.
TWO MONTHS LATER
I did not do the follow up treatment as it appears the cancer had disappeared. I visited my doctor for a checkup to see if surgery would be necessary to verify results and he recommended we wait and see if anything returns. He was quite amazed by the results and could not find any visible evidence of the cancerous spots.
SECOND ROUND TREATMENT - UPDATE AND PHOTOS COMING SOON
Note: The above is for informational purposes only and is based on my treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma. Successful treatment will vary with each case. Please consult a physician before beginning any treatments. This site is not affiliated nor supported by Aldara or 3M.
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ray
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Posted - 06/06/2008 : 15:12:46
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| more aldara info www.truthquest2.com should read if thinking of useing it. |
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jan
USA
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Posted - 07/10/2008 : 13:36:24
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| ...and now for my two cents' worth: I went through the 12-week treatment with absolutely no pain and suffering and no ill side effects whatsoever. Itching, oozing, scabbing indeed, but you have that with most any other topical treatment you would be using. Everybody's experience is different as well as our levels of desparation. Lots of research is necessary, and that is what's so great about this website. Thank you SO MUCH for hosting it, dan. I am forever greatful for your help in making my treatment decisions. |
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mirkin
USA
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Posted - 03/09/2009 : 12:17:12
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| I also have used aldara to treat a nodular basal cell above my lip. I used the product for 12 weeks and it has so far not come back. I had a few days on it where I was tired and had some mild chills. It crusted up on site a pretty good bit. Aldara is a great drug!!!!!!! |
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homestrong
USA
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Posted - 05/29/2009 : 13:22:00
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Interesting testimonies about Aldara. Mikkin, Edmonton and Jan had
good experiences, but ray, drbeck has bad reactions.
Anymore testimoies with Aldara??? |
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sonny
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Posted - 07/06/2009 : 00:26:58
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Just wanted to weigh in about my experience with Aldara. I used this creme for the full 6 weeks to treat 2 basil cell - ( 1 area above my lip & 1 area on top of my shoulder. & I also treated 1 squamous cell on my chest below my windpipe area.
Well I went thru 6 weeks of pure hell - my face developed a large dime size fissure , my chest developed a fissure almost the size of a 50cent piece & my shoulder a 25 cent size fissure. These areas oozed blood - yellow sappy looking crud & when I applied the creme each night I felt like a red hot poker was being stuck in me. I also felt ill & out of sorts at times - (I am a very fit & healthy individual - take no prescriptions whatsoever & eat a very healthy diet.)
After the 6 weeks my craters had started to close up & not ooze so much. Upon visiting my dermatologist she deemed me healed. I informed her how evil this poison is & told her that she needed to do some research on the products that she prescribes to her patients. I also informed her to please research the awful health reactions that occurs to many female skin cancer patients who apply this evil brew. Unfortunately for me I did not do any Aldara research until after my bad experience - I posted a blow by blow account on a Aldara info site about my experience & my research has showed beyond any doubt that this stuff is poison Period & I would of Never taken this crap had I known about it's evil side effects!
After I had healed up I tried the creme Sunspot to all 3 areas - they stung like hell but that's about all - I used about 3/4 of a tube taking about 3 - 4 weeks to apply. I realized that I must still have cancer cells still in at least 2 of the areas hence the stinging after applying the Sunspot. So I did some more research & I came up with a Black Root Salve made by http://www.altcancer.com/cansema.htm (Note I have no connection with this company, but do admire their desire to help people who so desperately need their salve. They continue operations - now out of the country thanks to the jack booted FDA Thugs)
Anyways I applied this salve to the previously treated area on my chest(squamous cell site) & within 2 hours I got a very strong reaction - this area once again developed a crater - (only a 25 cent size area this time) I quickly crusted over & experience more itching sensations & also I had very little pain compared to when using the Aldara. I developed the all cancer telling eschar which fell off in about 2 weeks leaving a smooth pinkish area.
After I was all healed, I then treated the area above my lip - well once again I had a reaction in about 2 hours - this time I developed 2 new areas about a 1/4 inch from the previously treated area, I have applied a very small amount of salve to these areas as I have a wedding to go to & do not wish to look like I got shot , so I will reapply the salve around Aug 1st. Now I also applied salve to my shoulder area & received no reaction in this area.
In my opinion one has to be very very careful when applying this salve - any areas of the face should be lightly applied, & as always use something to stir the salve & something to apply it with ( I used a cut off Qtip to do both ) I have applied this salve to other suspicious areas on my body & received no reactions.
Hope that others may find my experience helpful - One thing that I found that helped me alot with my ordeal was EFT Therapy By Gary Craig - google it the info by Craig is FREE! & can be a godsend for many!
Peace
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janagain
USA
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Posted - 07/14/2009 : 18:37:54
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| Sonny, so sorry you had such a bad experience with Aldara. You didn't say exactly how you used the stuff--every day for the entire 12 weeks? Everyday use might account for your getting so sick. Also, I am very surprised your dermatologist didn't order a biopsy at the end of treatment. How else would the doctor know if the basal cell was gone????? I am not defending Aldara to anyone, but there are all sorts of reactions to all topical treatments, depending how they are used has a lot to with reactions... |
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captaincat
USA
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Posted - 08/02/2009 : 13:21:50
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Hi, Sonny:
I've been using the altcancer.com cansema salve off and on for years. It's the real McCoy, and so are the wonderful people who make and market it, Cathryn and Greg Caton. You're right. They were persecuted and hounded out of the U.S because their products worked too well!! The hail out of Ecuador now. I use some of their other products, which is why I'm giving everyone some background. That's the only way in which I'm affiliated with the company, as a happy consumer.
Anyway, I have some "spots" on my nose that I've been treating since April 09. It takes patience, as I believe in applying additional applications to see if the area still "reacts" by creating an eschar, etc. This simply indicates that there are skin cancer cells still present that need eradicating. Hence additional applications and going through the healing cycle.
One of my spots has finally stopped reacting to the salve, so I'm assuming all the cancer cells are gone.
The salve kills any and all cancer types...doesn't matter and gets the superficial stuff and the deeper cells. On the nose areas that I'm not treating with the salve, I made and started applying a DMSO gel mixed with methyl jasmonate. I hope I mixed it well emough. I'm not a chemist by any means! LOL.
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RidgebackDogs
USA
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Posted - 08/04/2009 : 22:42:56
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Captaincat Hi!
Why mix the methyl jasmonate with DMSO? Steve on Grouppe Kurosawa
http://grouppekurosawa.com/blog/
was not mixing it with dmso from his post on June 7 on the link above.
From what he said about the one on his shoulder it should work without the dmso?
I have been hoping he would post again about his shoulder but so far nothing and it looks like he has worse problems than that, i pray he will get better quickly.
Thanks for your input - please let us know how it goes. is there anyway you could post pix or a log of what happens with the methyl jasmonate/dmso? Where did you get your methyl jasmonate from? Thank you for your post! Hope this does the trick for your nose!!!!!
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