DWUWYH Day 6: So Far So Good?

So, I've been applying the Fluorouracil for six days, twice a day. No noticeable change. This could be good news or too early to tell. I did some more research and found out a couple of things. Apparently the medication attacks pre-cancerous cells and destroys them. This is evident in the change in the appearance of the applied areas. Since I'm seeing no change that must mean there is no pre-cancer, right? Maybe. I also learned that for some, there is little to no change in the skin's appearance for the first week or so. It becomes apparent for many after the first week. Those who have used it see a marked change in week two. Apparently near the end of treatment, it becomes almost unbearable, similar to a very bad sunburn.

The only thing I've noticed are mild headaches. That may be due to the fact that I've come down with a lovely cold that has moved into my chest and when I cough, my head hurts. So, probably unrelated. I've also experienced some other symptoms that I won't get into but they too could be a result of the cold virus. The long and short is that I need to give it more time to be sure. I'll check back in in a week and report.

In the meantime, I'll promote No Shave November!

I cheated and actually stopped shaving at the end of September. So, I've got a little over three weeks going and am leaving the miserable itchy phase. (This is where most beards die an ignominious death.) Be forewarned if you do decide to participate in this blessed annual event, you're going to get comments. That, too, leads to the demise of many a potential beard. The great thing about No Shave November is it gives you an excuse! (Just tell the haters that you're doing it for charity.) Who knows? You may end up looking like this:

 

Or this:

 

 

 

If you decide to keep going you may wind up like this:

 

Just get a better barber.

Worst case scenario, you could end up like this:

Come on! EVERYBODY'S doing it!

See you next week!