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Thomas Gottschalk Declared Cancer‑Free After Second Whole‑Body PET Scan

The scan follows surgery, 33 radiations and ongoing therapy and will be followed by regular monitoring as he continues a gradual recovery.

Overview

  • Gottschalk told Bild that he had his second whole‑body PET last Thursday and that no cancer was detectable in the scan results.
  • The finding confirms earlier announcements this year that he was 'in the moment' cancer‑free after intensive treatment including two operations, 33 radiations and three weeks of rehab.
  • Gottschalk says he is not yet fully recovered but feels better week by week and will remain under scheduled follow‑up checks.
  • His wife Karina, who managed his care and appointments during treatment, described the result as a 'small miracle' after doctors initially gave a poor prognosis.
  • Doctors used PET imaging because it shows metabolic activity of tumours; specialists will keep monitoring him closely because epitheloid angiosarcoma is a rare, aggressive cancer with a high risk of recurrence.