anyone develop psoriasis?

Noellesmom
Noellesmom Member Posts: 1,859 Member
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

About three years ago, two years post-treatment, we started fighting psoriasis on Jim's face.  It is now spreading to his eye and I'm worried our doctor will finally want to use one of the biologics which have a propensity for making one prone to develop cancer, specifically, lymphoma.   The doctor has been resisting these medications for obvious reasons.

Anyone have any experience?

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  • KTeacher
    KTeacher Member Posts: 1,103
    #2
    One year ago

    About one year ago I developed psoriasis on my elbow.  Treated with over the counter cream and it is fine.  3 weeks ago I developed a spot on my face, at hairline.  Over the counter cream not helping.  My husband noticed it and gave me some cream the dermotoligist had given him.I am not aware of cancer issues and psoriasis.

  • lornal
    lornal Member Posts: 428
    #3
    I think I'm getting it now

    I am 8 years out from my tonsil, and 1.5 from hypopharnx.  I think I am getting it now.    I will be seeing my primary care doc next week and will ask.

    It could also be a yeast infection - or both.

    Isn't psoriasis an auto-immune disease?

    Lorna 2007 & 2014

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #4
    i have no experience but

    i have no experience but wanted to say I will be praying for a better solution to the problem.  we surely don't want to have to take something that puts us at greater risk of more cancer............eeewww.  please let us know how it comes out.

    God bless you both,

    dj

  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom Member Posts: 1,859 Member
    #5
    lornal said:

    I think I'm getting it now

    I am 8 years out from my tonsil, and 1.5 from hypopharnx.  I think I am getting it now.    I will be seeing my primary care doc next week and will ask.

    It could also be a yeast infection - or both.

    Isn't psoriasis an auto-immune disease?

    Lorna 2007 & 2014

    hypopharyngeal

    That was Jim's primary and the psoriasis is on the same side.  Worrisome.

    It is an auto-immune disorder.  We are heading to the doctor tomorrow.

     

  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom Member Posts: 1,859 Member
    #6
    debbiejeanne said:

    i have no experience but

    i have no experience but wanted to say I will be praying for a better solution to the problem.  we surely don't want to have to take something that puts us at greater risk of more cancer............eeewww.  please let us know how it comes out.

    God bless you both,

    dj

    thanks, dj

    Just hate for him to have another issue to deal with.

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #7
    Noellesmom said:

    thanks, dj

    Just hate for him to have another issue to deal with.

    i understand, Noelle.  its

    i understand, Noelle.  its crazy what we have added to our health issues while getting "healthy"??  i sure hope it doesn't hang around too long.

    God bless you,

    dj

  • eadamhow
    eadamhow Member Posts: 2
    #8
    psoriasis

    My son developed it all over his body at around 20.  He was dianosed with ALL at 3 and a half and was done with chemo at 7 years old. He has tried light treatments which did not help at all. They gave him creams but he doesn't like the residue on his skin. He uses African Black soap and Tea Tree shampoo. Doctors told him the other treatments will cause another cancer. He won't take them until they find one that won't. 

     

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