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Lodi L. (Australia) on 02/02/2019
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Greeting from Australia and my heartfelt thanks to those who were willing to share their experience of using natural treatment for basal cell carcinoma. Very happy to add my experience of using VCO/BS during the day and ACV morning and night. This is my story so far. 22 years ago I had 2 bcc's removed from my face (eyelid and chin). At the same time I was advised to also remove some precancerous tissue from my eyebrows and just above it. I decided against that. Lately I had noticed many small red blobs appearing on my forehead and saw dermatologist who immediately diagnosed spreading bcc's. Advised chemo/radiation with possible surgery backup. I'm female, aged 75 and all through my life I have used natural remedies and not taking any pharma drugs. After doing a lot of research, including checking out feedback from earth clinic contributors, I decided for treatment with paste of Virgin Coconut Oil and Baking Soda half/half during the day, and a compress of half strength Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) am and pm for an hour. Oh my, after first application the extent of BCC spread and became clear. From my left brow it had spread all over my forehead and down to both my temples. Also a spot on the bridge of my nose. The stinging pain was intense, almost unbearable and this continued for about a week. I'm on day 8 now and still applying twice a day, the VCO and BS, and the pain has decreased somewhat, at least it is more tolerable. Initially my face was very inflamed and swollen and looked terribly alarming to my kids, who are not into natural therapies and wanted to take me to emergency. By day 4 my skin had a sandy feel to it and I realised this was the early beginning of crust forming. At no time did my skin bleed and right now I see how the outer edges are slowly diminishing. When I apply half strength ACV compress I need to protect my eyes with 3 layers of cotton pads to prevent ACV leaking into my eyes and for the same reason I am not able to treat my nose with acv. I realise that it may take another couple of weeks to know how successful or not this treatment has been. I hope that my sharing can assist others in making their decisions. Wishing good health to you all.
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Replied By ORH (Ten Mile, TN) on 02/03/2019

HI LODI L.,,, being from Australia, I would assume you are aware of Curaderm. If not research.
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Replied By Lodi L (Australia) on 02/04/2019

Thanks ORH, and yes I have done my research on Curaderm and decided against it because the affected area is so large and I need to be ever so careful around my eyes. Will first see how this works, I doubt that I can get all of it in only one treatment series, maybe for spot treatment later on I will reconsider again. Thanks for your reply.
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Replied By Avril (Powys) on 10/06/2023

Hi I used Curaderm for a BCC near my eye, which had previously been excised 3 times yet still returned over a 6 year period. A surgeon offered mohs treatment once the third excision had failed to remove it completely. This involved two invasive operations, the first the mohs procedure followed the following day by facial reconstruction. The whole procedure sounded horrific and I decided to go down the alternative route. Curaderm was very painful yet effective for a while. However it reappeared again within 2 years. This was when I found this forum and have and I am still treating it with a combination of Diluted ACV, Hydrogen Peroxide, Vitamin E Oil and just now the baking soda an vco. As this site in the corner of my eye is already scar tissued after 3 exisions, it is taking a while to heal and look red and angry and bleeds occasionally. I am not giving up, but I am realistic that as I have had this BCC reoccuring on and off for 12 years it may take a while of treating with these combinations before a real effective sign of complete healing appear.

Replied By Susi (UK) on 02/21/2025

Hi Avril, Im just wondering how you got on with your treatment? I have BCC recently diagnosed (but has been growing for years! ) on my lower eyelid, right next to/on my eye. I'm on the waiting list for Moh's surgery, but would like to try and heal it myself. However as it's directly onto my eyeball, I'm unsure if I can use any of the treatments mentioned in this article. I'd be really interested to hear about your experience. Many thanks

Replied By Cathy (Romania) on 03/14/2025

Hello Susi,

I'm in a similar situation, with an eyelid BCC diagnosed a few months back (although I've been having it for several years before its proper diagnosis). I suggest that you look into DMSO and also CBD oil as potential treatments (or aids in the overall scheme, which may include diet, detox, sports etc.). It seems we should aim at healing from within and not only target topical applications.

Replied By Terri (USA East Coast) on 07/15/2019

Hello Lodi, It's been a few months and I am wondering how you've made out with everything. I also want to ask how long did you leave the BS and coconut oil on your face in the am. Thanks.
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Replied By Lodi L. (Australia) on 10/28/2020

Update on my post of 2/2/2019 re basal cell carcinoma.

It is now 21 month post above treatment and my forehead is mostly free of spots until I get to my hairline, both top and side of temples where I was not able to apply ACV part of this routine. My thinking is that the treatment was effective, but just out of interest and 2 spots possibly still there, I'm planning to repeat it next week to see if my skin reacts differently. If there is still evidence of BCC I would not do this treatment again but would try Curaderm.

To summarise:

I applied VCO/BS (Virgin Coconut Oil/Baking Soda) combination 2x daily all over my forehead up to my hairline and for the first few days treatment was very painful. Immediately after first application skin looked terribly red and inflamed. Washed it off before retiring and applied 1/2 strength ACV dressing for 1-2 hours (stings considerably for a while) before sleep and repeated this first thing in the morning before applying again VCO/BS.

Continued this treatment for about 3 (maybe 4) weeks. Occasionally applied fresh aloe vera to support healing. Pain subsided at end of first week and slowly over time redness and inflammatory-look disappeared too. The one spot on bridge of my nose was not treated with ACV but has also disappeared. A friend (84) who was diagnosed with BCC treated it with colloidal silver, that she makes herself, and that was also successful.

Thanks to all of you who are sharing experiences and blessings of good health to all.

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Replied By Marcelle (Sydney) on 10/30/2020

What ratio do you use with coconut oil bicarb?
I do this, making a thick paste so it does not melt all over, I do not have pain or stinging.. I add a bandage to secure it.
How long do you suggest it takes to have an effect so that I know something is at work?
What does ACV mean and the other abbreviations you are using?
Have you tried anything else, how long did you have these before you acted upon it?
Thank you for sharing ure experience.

EC: ACV - Apple Cider Vinegar
VCO - Virgin Coconut Oil
BS - Baking Soda

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Replied By Lodi L. (Australia) on 11/01/2020

Reply to Terrie (re:BCC 07/15/2019).

Just sent an update on my treatment.

To answer your question, I left OCV/BS on for most of the day. Made a paste of about half each initially and spread it over my forehead after ACV dressing came off. When face gets hot and oil begins to melt somewhat I used tissues to blot my face. Need to find balance to have just enough VCO to be able to spread BS without starting to drip. Midday I would with great delight wash it all off, applied some aloe vera gel or echinacea cream to give my skin some rest and then applied VCO/BS again and left it on till bedtime. Hope this helps.

Blessings of good health to you.

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Replied By Lodi L. (Australia) on 11/01/2020

Reply to Marcelle (BCC 10/30/2020) I just updated Earthclinic re my experience and that answered some of your questions. I am unable to answer your question how long to persist with this treatment approach. I continued for 3, possibly 4 weeks just to make sure I gave it the best shot. Blessings of good health to you.
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Replied By Kally (Gold Coast QLD.) on 10/01/2023

Bi Carb and Coconut Oil for skin cancers

I have started using this mixture on a skin cancer that has been on my face for a few years and have had a huge reaction, it is actually hurting quite a big area of the left side of my face, I would like to know when you stop the treatment or how you know you have got all of the cancer!

Thank you

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Replied By mmsg (somewhere, europe ) on 10/03/2023

Kally, having had the same reaction as you, I caved in and had it surgically removed, which left me with an impressive "pirate" scar.

In your place I would continue, but less applications and less amount each time, just so it will be tolerable till it does the job.

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Replied By Terry A (Christchurch ) on 02/21/2025

I've had growths on the edge of my lower eyelid a few times in the last 5-years. I describe them as skin tags. They grow and the ends break off. One was surgically removed and analyzed. It was described as skin keratosis. Another formed on the opposite eye. I ended up pincering it off with my fingernails. There is another one beginning to grow a few mm's from the last. It was visible at the time when I excised that second one. I'm assuming it is also keratosis, so not BCC. I post this to show not all growths are cancerous.

Replied By ivybridge (TN) on 02/22/2025

Susi,

I had a BCC removed from my left Helix and of course they wanted to do Mohs (for the money) and I decided to treat this at home.

They sent me a nasty registered letter trying to scare me into the MOHs surgery.

I am using a mixture consisting of 33% DMSO and 66% Aloe Vera Gel daily with no issues for my Helix. Time will tell if the BCC reappears.

If I had a BCC around my eyes I would use a 40% mixture of Pharma grade DMSO and distilled water as I have used these type of drops in my eyes for the treatment of macular degeneration. It will sting for a few seconds.

https://eyesurgeryguide.org/the-benefits-of-dmso-for-age-related-macular-degeneration/

https://www.midwesterndoctor.com/p/how-dmso-cures-eye-ear-nose-throat

There is an Emerging role of misfolded proteins in human cancer. DMSO is remarkably effective at stabilizing and refolding proteins.

Seems like the active element in the URLs listed below is Dimethyl Sulfoxide, everyone has to make up their own mind on using DMSO. The FDA is against DMSO because it is not patentable and big Pharma controls the FDA.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35217280/

https://www.midwesterndoctor.com/p/how-dmso-treats-incurable-autoimmune

https://www.dmsoandcbd.com/blog/topical-cbd-and-dmso-an-evidence-based-approach-to-skin-cancer-prevention-and-treatment