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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Neoadjuvant lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab in Merkel cell carcinoma: an investigator-initiated, open-label phase II trial
About 3 in 10 patients diagnosed with Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) will develop cancer that spreads beyond where the tumor originally started (advanced MCC). When advanced MCC is found, doctors often use immunotherapy, which is a drug that boosts the immune system to better fight cancer. Sometimes, d...
Accuracy of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy to Predict Nodal Metastasis in Head and Neck Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Patients with Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) often have a procedure called a sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB). In this test, doctors remove the first lymph nodes that cancer would likely spread to and check them under a microscope for MCC that cannot be seen on scans. This helps doctors understand how...
Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare but aggressive skin cancer that often spreads to nearby lymph nodes. A sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is a standard test that checks the first lymph nodes that cancer cells are most likely to spread to. This helps doctors see if the MCC has started to spread ...