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Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) | Last Active: Oct 20 3:50pm | Replies (30)
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I am new to the group! After hearing your stories, my Merkel seems small! I had a tumor grow on my left pinky finger! My Orthopedic Doctor removed it, and when it came back from Pathology, I got news it was Merkel Cell Carcinoma! After removing only two lymph nodes, the cancer had not spread! I receive five radiation treatments and go back in November, 2025 for Immunotherapy! So far Ihave no side effects! I pray God will heal all of us ! Chuck Sovick
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Hello @chucksvick79, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am happy to hear that your journey with Merkel Cell Carcinoma went so well. I'm sure you are relieved to know that there is currently no indication of lymph node involvement.
As you are comfortable doing so, please share a bit more about this process. Prior to seeing the orthopedic doctor to have the tumor removed, were you having pain or other symptoms in your finger or hand? How did you feel during the radiation treatments?