Hello,
Thank you Pat and Susan for the kind words....It is always too easy to look back and do the "I should Offs"
but, it is what it is. The most important thing is that we learn from what has happened, make the necessary changes and move forward. My oncologist has told me by just walking outside to the mailbox and back is enough "sun" for your system. Plus you can take a supplement. I am very grateful that Merkel Cell has not reared its ugly head again and I faithfully see my Oncologist and Dermatologist every 6 months. PET scans are finally performed on a 6 mos. schedule instead of every 3 mos. Plus the Scan is with contrast and is done from head to toe.... So far, both basil and squamous have been removed and I am fairly certain there will be more "spots" as time goes on. All the more reason, we all need to be vigilant about any skin changes, spots, bumps etc....we are also our own best advocates when it comes to caring for our bodies....
I particiapated in many cancer walks but one in particular really stayed with me....one of its sponsors was a Tanning Salon. How ironic. My husband who is cyclist helps to raise money for cancer awareness by doing the 100 mile bike rides and I usually volunteer. But, we both strongly feel that Merkel Cell is still in the shadows and not enough is brought out for the general public to truly be aware of this silent and deadly cancer. Maybe in time, as research progresses, and more information is collaborated, Merkel Cell Carcinoma will be better known.
Thanks again for the kind words.
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Hello,
Thank you Pat and Susan for the kind words....It is always too easy to look back and do the "I should Offs"
but, it is what it is. The most important thing is that we learn from what has happened, make the necessary changes and move forward. My oncologist has told me by just walking outside to the mailbox and back is enough "sun" for your system. Plus you can take a supplement. I am very grateful that Merkel Cell has not reared its ugly head again and I faithfully see my Oncologist and Dermatologist every 6 months. PET scans are finally performed on a 6 mos. schedule instead of every 3 mos. Plus the Scan is with contrast and is done from head to toe.... So far, both basil and squamous have been removed and I am fairly certain there will be more "spots" as time goes on. All the more reason, we all need to be vigilant about any skin changes, spots, bumps etc....we are also our own best advocates when it comes to caring for our bodies....
I particiapated in many cancer walks but one in particular really stayed with me....one of its sponsors was a Tanning Salon. How ironic. My husband who is cyclist helps to raise money for cancer awareness by doing the 100 mile bike rides and I usually volunteer. But, we both strongly feel that Merkel Cell is still in the shadows and not enough is brought out for the general public to truly be aware of this silent and deadly cancer. Maybe in time, as research progresses, and more information is collaborated, Merkel Cell Carcinoma will be better known.
Thanks again for the kind words.
Best wishes,
April 3, 2010 - 4:54amAudi
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