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50 Yr Old Redhead Born in Hawaii-1st Cancer at 30 - Woodstock, AL

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Having the blue light in a couple of hours- I've...

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samanthakarlaMarch 3, 2015
Having the blue light in a couple of hours- I've had 6 or 7 skin cancers on my face so we thought this was the best plan of attack, along with a host of major health elements.....I'm normally not the jittery type but I find myself at 4 am reading reviews With a nice bundle of nerves- follow along if you care to....

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BarbaraLariz
March 6, 2015
I had the PDT treatment done on March 4 2015 and I'm not sure of this extreme burning and redness after 3 days. Feels like the worst sunburn I have ever had on my face in my life
Kimmers25
March 7, 2015

How did it go???

BarbaraLariz
March 7, 2015
Still not good burning itching looks terrible
Kimmers25
March 10, 2015

Hang in there...

debihana
March 16, 2015
I could have sworn I saw your photo under MOHS surgery! Now I see it under PDT. I've had PDT and am facing MOHS now. I am interested to know if you had MOHS and what your experience was? (PS the PDT was worth it, but I'm freaking about a scar from MOH because you JUST DON'T KNOW what to expect!)
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samanthakarla
March 23, 2015
The MOHs went well-- I have a SMALL scar now on my nose- compared to what I thought was a big one to start with..... You can completely (almost ) cover it with make up.....I'm very happy with it- considering the fact they are removing cancer from your body..... I keep putting it in perspective ..... In HAwaii at least, because skin cancer is soooo prevalent - you see people with big chunks of their faces or shoulder missing and you know the sun got them--OR worse yet, you go to an Auntie or Uncles funeral over a tiny tiny mole that killed them-- it's a very strong reminder to get skin checked annually ( I'm every 6 months) and to mentally be ok with whatever size scar you get- because you don't want it growing on you....cancer sucks- if you don't take care of it- it will mess you up then kill you.... So go get those suckers and be proud of the scar!!
hwhalen
June 30, 2015
Just had my first AK freezed off face under eye. Had basil cell removed via Mohs on upper chest, lower neck area 12 years ago (at age 28). Since the basil cell I'm avidly out of the sun, physical sunscreen daily, hats, etc. I don't lay out. However, from ages 16-20 I did tanning beds 2-4 days/week during summer months. Worst mistake of my life. Derm said today I might consider PDT blue light for face and chest. I'm absolutely horrified after ready all online posts, seeing photos, etc. I don't know if I can handle the during recovery period. Would likely need to work from home. Honestly, how bad is the pain, how long does it last, and how bad does it really look from day 1-10? Thanks so much.
jcicalo72586
September 27, 2016
I have had three BCC and two precancerous lesions removed in last two years and have been advised by my doctor to go for this treatment to prophylactically treat any underlying cancers. Did this help to prevent future excursions/MOHs for you?
UPDATED FROM samanthakarla
1 day pre

Day of blue light- not that much reaction

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samanthakarlaMarch 3, 2015
After reading the reviews on here, I thought I was going to leave the office very red and "sun burned" but after sitting with. The product on for about an hour, then under the lamp for 17min which only was a tad bit uncomfortable on my forehead--- I even fell asleep! Which I put down to taking my anti nausea Meds and a nervous night..... My face is mildly red with no discomfort what so ever. To the point that I'm wondering if this worked.....

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BarbaraLariz
March 6, 2015
You are so lucky I had mine done on March 4 and still have extreme burning and redness
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samanthakarla
March 23, 2015
Hope you are better now!
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19 days post

Blue light- not bad at all

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samanthakarlaMarch 23, 2015
23rd of March - everything is all back to normal-- the blue light brought out just a few spots on my forehead and cheek that crusted up and peeled... I stayed red for a couple of days but nothing major- like a mild sunburn --- everything I had read made it seem terrible ( or maybe I'm use to sunburns ????) - I'm really hoping that got rid of any future problems-- I'm getting a little tired of getting cut on!

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spesci
October 1, 2015
did this work for you? I just had a treatment of ALA with Blu U and had similar results. Just mild redness and now I think I will start having some minor peeling. Wondering if it worked but only day 3. I actually am back at work! Any advice would be great! thanks
YEWC
October 11, 2021
Your nose looks great! I had the same type of repair after MOHS surgery on my nose.
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