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  • What is a Merkel cell?
  • What is Merkel cell carcinoma?
  • Symptoms & appearance of Merkel cell carcinoma
  • Causes of Merkel cell carcinoma

Testing & Diagnosis

  • Skin biopsy
  • Sentinel lymph node biopsy
  • Serology test
  • Disease stages

Treatment

  • Immunotherapy
  • Surgical excision
  • Mohs micrographic surgery
  • Radiation therapy
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  • Adjuvant Avelumab in Merkel Cell Carcinoma Trial
  • Surgically Treated Adjuvant Merkel Cell Carcinoma with Pembrolizumab (STAMP) Trial

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The authoritative source on Merkel cell carcinoma.

Last updated:
May 30, 2023

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

  • Skin biopsy
  • Sentinel lymph node biopsy
  • Serology test
  • Disease stages

Treatment

  • Immunotherapy
  • Surgical excision
  • Mohs micrographic surgery
  • Radiation therapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Complementary & alternative therapies
  • Clinical trials
  • Adjuvant Avelumab in Merkel Cell Carcinoma Trial
  • Surgically Treated Adjuvant Merkel Cell Carcinoma with Pembrolizumab (STAMP) Trial

Prognosis

  • Disease recurrence
  • Survival rates
  • Recurrence Risk Calculator

Helpful Resources

  • Find a specialist
  • Get support
  • Clinical photos of MCC
  • FAQs
  • Glossary
  • Patient Resources
  • Clinician Resources
  • ICD-10 Codes for MCC

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