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My biopsy report indicates it’s basal cell carcinoma, thankfully not Merkel Cell. I’ve been searching for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076524/

Discussion: What’s the best care option for live alone senior during radiation?

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: May 28, 2024

Hello @mktz49 I am happy to make contact with you as we share similar connections with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063896/

Discussion: Merkel cancer update

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: May 7, 2024

Hi. I’m a 72 year old male. I was diagnosed with Merkel cell on my right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962915/

Discussion: Merkel Cell Carcinoma: I'd like to hear from others

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

I was diagnosed with stage 4 Merkel cell carcinoma in Jan 2022 when I developed a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966112/

Discussion: Merkel Cell Carcinoma: I'd like to hear from others

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

Hello Lynn, I'm hoping this finds you well and having received good news regarding your PET...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047728/

Discussion: Merkel cancer update

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Apr 9, 2024

Howdy Y'all! Sam Knapp here. I am a nearly 63 year old Merkel Cell Carcinoma Survivor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1494546/

Discussion: Merkel Cell Carcinoma: I'd like to hear from others

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jan 30 9:12pm

@cicihi4 You do have quite a drive to get to your "puzzle" doctor as you call...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327750/

Discussion: Skin squamous cell carcinoma (recurring)

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2025

Hello Theresa, so sorry to hear you are going through this cancer!! I am wondering if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110751/

Discussion: Merkel Cell Carcinoma: I'd like to hear from others

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2024

Hi My husband was diangnosed with Stage 3B merkel cell on his nose ....in summer 2021...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109496/

Discussion: Merkel Cell Carcinoma: I'd like to hear from others

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2024

Great news Roger. Glad your PET scan was clean. I’m slowing healing from the radiation treatments....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048789/

Discussion: Merkel cancer update

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

I was diagnosed with merkel cell when a spot came up on my knee. It looked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939698/

Discussion: Merkel cell-radiation effective on chest-new 2 cm spot on liver

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Hello Colleen, The dermatology appointment went very smoothly. Dr Hall was quick, thorough, and quick to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1505995/

Discussion: Merkel Cell Carcinoma: I'd like to hear from others

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 7:45pm

Good evening, It was another SCC and it grew out of one that was treated in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326016/

Discussion: Skin squamous cell carcinoma (recurring)

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2025

Hi, I was first diagnosed with MCC 2 years ago with a tumor in my right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996157/

Discussion: Merkel Cell Carcinoma: I'd like to hear from others

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2024

Hello Lynn99, I am Roger McIntire, also a Merkel Cell Carcinoma fighter. I'm 81 and in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998884/

Discussion: Merkel Cell Carcinoma: I'd like to hear from others

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2024

Hello. First, I am sorry that you developed eyelid cancer. It must be shocking experience for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763554/

Discussion: Cancer of the eyelid

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2022

There was a small purple pimple like place just under my left eye on the cheek...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995997/

Discussion: Merkel Cell Carcinoma: I'd like to hear from others

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2024

Hello. It's wonderful to hear that you've been living with the Merkel Cell for 11 years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204731/

Discussion: Merkel Cell Carcinoma: I'd like to hear from others

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2025

I can't offer much on therapies after surgery to remove the cancer as my treatment has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957875/

Discussion: Merkel Cell Carcinoma: I'd like to hear from others

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2023

Thank you for sharing your story. Dorky or not, you’re being very cautious about preventing skin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074364/

Discussion: Merkel Cell Carcinoma: I'd like to hear from others

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2024

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