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Merkel cancer update

Posted by rogermcintire @rogermcintire, Mar 14, 2024

I have stage 3 Merkel cell carcinoma under my left eye and facial surgery showed cells in a lymph node in the cheek. I have had 25 radiation treatments and just completed my eleventh immunotherapy using OPDIVO. This week I had CT scans and am happy to report the scans were normal!!

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mktz49 | @mktz49 | Oct 1 4:50pm
In reply to @maritza1963 "@rogermcintire Hello, my name is Marissa i was diagnose with MCC on Jan 2024 they were..." + (show)
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@rogermcintire
Hello, my name is Marissa i was diagnose with MCC on Jan 2024 they were able remove
the cancer after 1 year had to have my parotid remove and I just underwent 25 radiations.
so, I'm for now. can anyone tell me if Merkel cell is curable.
Thank and GB

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@maritza1963
Yes, Merkel cell carcinoma is curable . Make sure you follow up with your CT scans every 3-4 months as prescribed .

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