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About the Disease
An overview of Merkel cells, Merkel cell carcinoma, symptoms, and causes.
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Testing & Diagnosis
The diagnosis of MCC is made with a skin biopsy, which is examined under the microscope.
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Treatment
There are multiple treatments used for MCC, and treatment is generally based on stage of the disease.
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Disease recurrence and survival are two critical measures of prognosis.
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Explore resources about Merkel cell carcinoma, including frequently asked questions and our list of verified specialists.
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Medical and Research Teams
Clinic Team
Amy Alering, RN - Clinic Nurse
Amy works with Dr. Nghiem at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Skin Oncology Clinic caring for patients with Merkel cell carcinoma.
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Danielle Beckham - Patient Care Coordinator
Danielle works with Loveleen James and can assist you to make an appointment for consultation with Dr. Nghiem at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
Phone: 206-288-1062
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Katy Leptich, RN - Clinic Nurse
Katy works with Dr. Nghiem at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Skin Oncology Clinic caring for patients with Merkel cell carcinoma.
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Kelly Kimura, RN - Clinic Nurse
Kelly works with Dr. Nghiem at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Skin Oncology Clinic caring for patients with Merkel cell carcinoma.
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Loveleen James - Patient Care Coordinator
Please contact Loveleen James if you would like to make an appointment for consultation with Dr. Nghiem at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
Phone: phone: 206-288-1062
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Research Team
Candice Church - Research Fellow
Aric Colunga - Research Fellow
Rima Kulikauskas - Senior Research Scientist
Krista Lachance - Research Scientist
Natalie Vandeven - Graduate & Medical Student
Masaoki Kawasumi, MD, PhD - Acting Assistant Professor
Masaoki joined our team in April, 2004. He focuses on more general mechanisms of cancer, but he provides great experience and guidance to others in the lab.
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Kelly Paulson (Garneski) - Hem/Onc Fellow
Kelly joined our team in June, 2006. She trained in the lab as a MD/PhD student who focused on understanding the genetics of MCC for her PhD thesis, building the foundation for a career in translational medicine.
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Thomas Pulliam - MD PhD Student
Maclean Cook - Research Scientist
Neha Singh - Research Scientist
Nora Alexander - Undergraduate Research Assistant
Lauren Zawacki - Undergraduate Research Assistant
Kelsey Cahill - Undergraduate Research Assistant
The authoritative source on Merkel cell carcinoma.
Last updated:
January 1, 2019
About the Disease
- What is a Merkel cell?
- What is Merkel cell carcinoma?
- Symptoms & appearance of Merkel cell carcinoma
- Causes of Merkel cell carcinoma
Testing & Diagnosis
Created in partnership with:
Seattle Multidisciplinary MCC Team, University of Washington MCC Research, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance/Skin Cancer