- As a Merkel Cell Cancer patient and survivor, and yes this is a very rare cancer that is seldom correctly diagnosed or treated rapidly enough to save lives, I am very interested in reaching out to other MCC survivors.
- Just two weeks after my surgery in Boston (September 2005) at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Woman's Hospital I started the Merkel Cell Cancer discussion group at Google Groups.
- I have located 88 other MCC survivors. They have been very eager to openly discuss their individual approach to surviving this cancer.
- Ours is a closed discussion group with no commercial influence or interest, the membership is open to anyone that has had the Merkel Cell Cancer experience as either a patient, family member, or caregiver of a patient.
Merkel Cell Cancer (MCC) Experience. This is an area where you can openly discuss your experience with MCC, as a patient with MCC, or a family member supporting someone with MCC. We are not health care professionals nor are we offering medical advice, just the experience of having this cancer.
Joining this group requires approval. The manager has requested that you answer the following question:
Membership is dependent upon your participation in the group. You must identify yourself by first name or initials and describe your merkel cell cancer experience.
George
Group Admin & MCC Survivor
