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Best treatment for skin cancer on arm after lymph node disection
Has anyone had any experience having to have a skin cancer treated on the arm on the side where you have had lymph nodes removed. Risk of infection if surgically removed so Dr recommending Efudix crea...
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hmm, I just wonder if the weeping etc caused by the efudix puts you at greater risk for infection on lymphedema side? I would think a clean surgical removal looked after really well would be the better option? I am no expert though. My lymphedema OT would be the one who I would pose the question too as she is such an expert in this area. She works out of a cancer care centre. It's kind of what's the worst of two evils. I am interested as I just felt something I want my GP to have a look at on the shoulder of my lymphedema arm. Keep us posted how you go.
Paula x
Paula x