Third relapse

I recently had a BCC surgically removed (third recurrence on my nose) + a new bcc around my eyelid. I'm really tired of it so far. Wondering if maybe I'm doing something wrong.   Yes, I haven't always used sunscreen, but it's just not possible due to various circumstances.  I had a cold last year, bronchitis. The doctor prescribed me a course of antibiotics and told me to be careful with the sun. I read about it and it turns out that almost all antibiotics can contribute to sunburn. And it turns out ibuprofen too, which I've taken many times for back and shoulder pain. This is the only time in my entire life that I've ever been warned by a doctor that medications increase the dangers of the sun and thus the appearance of cancer. It's very frustrating.

For high blood pressure, I take perindopril. My instructions for it do not say that it increases the reaction to the sun, and on the Internet, there is information that it may not be safe. Who should I believe?

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  • Hi Natannia,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to hear of your frustrations with this, and also that you've received differing advice.

    It would always be your doctor who is best placed to advise on this, in terms of seeing the full picture of your medical history, and any medications you are taking. Have a chat with them if you have concerns about any of this and/or about sun safety. It's also possible that a pharmacist could help, if this was a quicker or easier option.

    You are also welcome to post in the 'Ask the Nurses' section of this forum to get a reply from one of our nurses, if you would like to, or you can call freephone 0808 800 4040 (Monday-Friday, 9-5) to speak to one of them.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi Natannia,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to hear of your frustrations with this, and also that you've received differing advice.

    It would always be your doctor who is best placed to advise on this, in terms of seeing the full picture of your medical history, and any medications you are taking. Have a chat with them if you have concerns about any of this and/or about sun safety. It's also possible that a pharmacist could help, if this was a quicker or easier option.

    You are also welcome to post in the 'Ask the Nurses' section of this forum to get a reply from one of our nurses, if you would like to, or you can call freephone 0808 800 4040 (Monday-Friday, 9-5) to speak to one of them.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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