Welcome! Defeating Merkel cell carcinoma begins here.
The critical first step is to find a Merkel cell carcinoma specialist.
It is critical that each case be reviewed by a multidisciplinary team, including surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, and dermatologists with significant experience in managing MCC, in order to develop a plan for the patient.
To find healthcare professionals experienced with Merkel cell carcinoma, start with our list of verified specialists.
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Merkel cell carcinoma is rare, and it's common for many medical professionals to be unsure of where to start. When a diagnosis occurs, it is imperative that your medical team is knowledgeable and able to carry out an MCC specialist's plan.
Our clinical team recommends that all healthcare providers follow the NCCN guidelines for MCC to bring them up to speed on MCC and how to care for MCC patients.
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Radiation, Lymph Node Dissection, or Both: Management of Lymph Node Micrometastases from Merkel Cell Carcinoma
These researchers used a large database to analyze the outcomes of patients who received radiation therapy (RT), lymph node surgery (CLND; ‘completion lymph node dissection’), or a combination of both (RT+CLND). They found that overall survival rates were similar among patients who received each...
No difference in survival for primary cutaneous Merkel cell carcinoma after Mohs micrographic surgery and wide local excision
This study compared two surgical approaches, wide local excision (WLE) and Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS), in the treatment of Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). The researchers found no significant difference in overall survival or MCC-specific survival between the two approaches. However, MMS has other...