 skin cancer, and is encouraging anyone heading on holidays or spending time in sun at home to take precautions. Treatment for this form of skin cancer involves temporary changes to affected areas of the skin, including dryness, irritation and blisters, which can last for several weeks. She underwent a four-week application of Efudex Chemotherapy Cream following her diagnosis, and has bravely shared images of the effects it had on her skin. Speaking about her experience and the changes to her skin, Deirdre told the Irish Mirror: "The doctor gave me a leaflet showing the stages of the treatment and the impact it will have on my skin – I showed this to family and friends so that they would also be prepared, but nothing could really prepare us for how bad it would get. "By the second week of treatment, my skin started to break out in spots and blotches and by the third week, I had broken out in blisters and your face and skin just feels so tight. The burning sensation when you're still having to apply the cream, I can't describe it. It's almost like rubbing a hot iron over your face. Despite this, I am so thankful that there was a treatment available to me and that the effects on my skin were temporary. My skin is now almost back to normal and although the treatment was severe, it was a lifeline to me." Anyone who has noticed changes to their skin is urged by skin cancer charities to seek medical advice, and are being reassured that although treatments can cause unsightly skin c){kind=link}
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT – Skin cancer survivor mum Deirdre Bonass, 56, is demanding that suncream is made more affordable and has bravely shared images of her treatment
A mum-of-six who is battling skin cancer has said that suncream should be made much more affordable as she shared images of her treatment journey.
Deirdre Bonass, 56, from Co Wexford in the Republic of Ireland, contracted the disease through sun exposure. She is currently in recovery from treatment for basal cell carcinoma (BCC) skin cancer, and is encouraging anyone heading on holidays or spending time in sun at home to take precautions.
Treatment for this form of skin cancer involves temporary changes to affected areas of the skin, including dryness, irritation and blisters, which can last for several weeks. She underwent a four-week application of Efudex Chemotherapy Cream following her diagnosis, and has bravely shared images of the effects it had on her skin.
Speaking about her experience and the changes to her skin, Deirdre told the Irish Mirror: “The doctor gave me a leaflet showing the stages of the treatment and the impact it will have on my skin â I showed this to family and friends so that they would also be prepared, but nothing could really prepare us for how bad it would get.