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Merkel cell-radiation effective on chest-new 2 cm spot on liver
Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) | Last Active: Oct 2, 2023 | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
It's been awhile, but I wanted to update each of you kind souls on my Merkel Cell diagnosis and treatment to give others hope and to NEVER stop fighting!! After the spot on my liver was found, an MRI indicated "salt and pepper" granule sized spots on my iliac (top of the pelvic bone) and on my T-11 vertebra. After 4 treatments of immunotherapy (Keytruda) every 3 weeks, my PET scan on 4/10 was NEGATIVE!! No sign of cancer!!! I am continuing my treatments and have now had 5 of 12. I just wanted to share and let others know that remission IS possible! @colleenyoung feel free to tag me in any future Merkel Cell posts, as I am happy to share my experience and be of help to any other Merkel Cell warriors. Thank you and KEEP ON FIGHTING!
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Kate, I'm throwing confetti your way. No sign of cancer or no evidence of disease (NED) is always grand news. Remission is possible.
@kate777, you can be sure I will tag you when a new member joins worried about a new diagnosis of Merkel cell. Love the photo you added to your profile too. 🙂