Hi! I’m 71 and I have Merkel Cell Carcinoma. I was diagnosed last July. I had surgery to remove the growth in my nose followed by reconstructive surgery. Finałly, I had 28 days of radiation. I found the radiation manageable. I was tired and my nose turned red and peeled, but I am back to normal now. I would recommend radiation. I was blessed to have fantastic technicians—I enjoyed seeing them and I miss their tender care. My cancer is aggressive and I am otherwise healthy, so I chose to do everything my doctors recommended! So far, so good. I will have a PET scan at the end of this month and pray that there has been no spread. I hope my story helps you decide, and I wish you all the best!