My Mother was diagnosed in August 2007 with Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She has had three treatments of chemo and six weeks of radiation therapy which left her with severe radiation burns. Apart from the 'recommended treatment' in Australia, my Mother is fit and well even though the cancer has spread to her chest and spine.
She refused further chemo which we fully supported. My sister and myself have researched for many hours on the net and haven't found any medical evidence on any benefit of chemotherapy, to the contrary this cancer thrives on the imune system being compromised. In hindsight my Mother would have been better off not having chemo.

If someone has any knowledge of this terrible cancer or advice to give please leave a message for me.
Regards Summerlee