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Merkel cancer update
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...
Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Immunotherapy while on antirejection meds
I was diagnosed with MCC and had surgery and followed with 30 treatment of radiation on the right side of my head, cheek and neck....
Keytruda, an immunotherapy drug, is shrinking the Merkel Cell tumors
I’m trying not to get too excited that I have responded so well to the immunotherapy treatments. The tumors have all shrunk significantly and I...
Merkel Cell Carcinoma: I'd like to hear from others
I am new here, and just last month my mom was diagnosed with Merkel Cell. She had a large tumor on her face. I am...
Merkel cell-radiation effective on chest-new 2 cm spot on liver
Hi, I'm Kate. Age 49. I was diagnosed with Merkel Cell 4/6/22. Lesion on chest that spread near collarbone. Had surgery and multiple imaging showed...
What’s the best care option for live alone senior during radiation?
Biopsy results for suspicious Merkel Cell carcinoma on nose expected next week. I’m 75, live alone and wondered if it’s best to invest in temporary...
NIH clinical study looking for the gene causing carcinoid cancer
My nephew recently became the third family member to have a NET diagnosis - his a Merkel Cell carcinoma. My father's was carcinoid of the...
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