Bergman Roof Cleaning Report post Posted January 7, 2017 I have been having small cancers and loads of pre-cancers removed yearly for the last 15 years or so. It's gone to 2 x a year the last few years-but always face, forehead, neck, shoulders etc.Then, I noticed some very tiny pinholes in my lower lip about 2 months ago. My GP didn't know what it was. I saw a dermatologist and it's lip cancer. Just did 21 days of Flurouracil 0.5 % it ate my lip up plenty [ Flurouracil only attacks cancer or pre-cancerous skin cells ] but the pinholes remain!Can't see my derm again until Tuesday and of course, I'm worried now! = Surgery?See photo of day 18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple Roof Cleaning (813) 655-8777 Report post Posted January 7, 2017 Thanks for the info Chuck ! Exposure to the Sun long term is not to be taken lightly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bergman Roof Cleaning Report post Posted January 17, 2017 I used sunscreen on my face and ears for the last 15 years or so, but because I was using chapstick, with an spf 4 7-8 times a day, I never thought about getting lip cancer!I imagine the overspray in the face of roof mix don't help much either! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coastal1 Report post Posted January 17, 2017 Chuck,Are the doctors sure it was sun exposure or is it possible that the chapstick is the culprit. It seems as though each year we see a commercial or news print of different things causing cancer down the road.Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curb Appeal Roof Cleaning Report post Posted January 23, 2017 Such a HUGE and graphic pic! Really tells a story though. Hoping the best for you. Let us know how you come out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bergman Roof Cleaning Report post Posted January 24, 2017 Chuck,Are the doctors sure it was sun exposure or is it possible that the chapstick is the culprit. It seems as though each year we see a commercial or news print of different things causing cancer down the road.MikeThat's interesting!NO, the doctor sim-ply said it was cancer, not specifically from sun exposure-I assumed that, as I have dozens of pre-cancerous tissue spots removed twice a year.If it could be caused by Chapstick, I would really like to see the info you speak of! I will go research it now!Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bergman Roof Cleaning Report post Posted January 24, 2017 Such a HUGE and graphic pic! Really tells a story though. Hoping the best for you. Let us know how you come out.Sorry about that! I just posted a picture, as it came from my camera? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coastal1 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 Chuck, I haven't seen or heard of Chapstick causing cancer however, I heard something a few years ago where some type of sunscreen was under review as it may have contributed to skin cancer. Can't remember which brand but it was on the news. I too use Chapstick but not on a regular basis and was just asking about it.Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bergman Roof Cleaning Report post Posted January 27, 2017 The worst part is, the tiny pinholes, that I can put pressure near and weep water out, are still there, after 21 days of torture! NOW WHAT? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coastal1 Report post Posted January 27, 2017 I truly wish you well and hope the doctors are successful with a cure!!!Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
