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Thomas Gottschalk’s PET Scan Shows No Detectable Cancer

The clear scan brings relief as doctors plan continued monitoring while he completes a specialized immunotherapy and rebuilds strength week by week.

Overview

  • A full‑body PET scan taken on Thursday found no detectable cancer, a result Gottschalk confirmed to Bild and several national outlets.
  • Gottschalk was diagnosed last year with an epitheloides angiosarcoma, a rare and aggressive tumor of blood or lymph vessel cells.
  • His treatment since the diagnosis has included two operations, 33 radiotherapy sessions and three weeks of rehabilitation before the recent scan.
  • He and his wife Karina described the result as huge relief and a “small miracle,” with Karina saying she acted as his health manager through the crisis.
  • Doctors warn a negative PET reduces immediate concern but does not guarantee a cure, so scheduled follow‑up will continue while he receives a specialized immunotherapy reported in coverage.