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1. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › merkelMerkel cell carcinoma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Dec 6, 2022 · Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer that usually appears as a flesh-colored or bluish-red nodule, often on your face, head or neck. Merkel cell carcinoma is also called neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin. Merkel cell carcinoma most often develops in older people.

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   What is Merkel cell carcinoma?

   • Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer that usually appears as a flesh-colored or bluish-red nodule, often on your face, head or neck. Merkel cell carcinoma is also called neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin. Merkel cell carcinoma most often develops in older people.

   Merkel cell carcinoma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Is Merkel cell carcinoma serious?

   • MCC can be serious. If it’s not treated, it can quickly spread to lymph nodes, bones, the liver, and lungs. Merkel cell carcinoma is also called neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin.

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   Who is at risk for Merkel cell carcinoma?

   • People of all ages, genders and skin colors can get Merkel cell carcinoma. But men who are fair-skinned and over 50 are most at risk. Other risk factors include: Having other types of skin cancer like basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma. History of tanning bed use or severe sunburns.

   Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Symptoms, Causes, Stages & Treatment

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   Does Merkel cell carcinoma recur?

   • Merkel cell carcinoma can spread easily to another region of the body and has high recurrence rates—with one review finding that about 30 percent of patients whose cancers were caught in early or mid stages had a recurrence on the skin, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

   Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Symptoms, Treatment and Prognosis

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3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesMerkel Cell Carcinoma - Cleveland Clinic

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   Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer that can be life-threatening. It develops in Merkel cells found in your skin’s outer layer (your epidermis). Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light and other risk factors can cause these cells to become cancerous and grow uncontrollably.

4. www.yalemedicine.org › conditions › merkel-cellMerkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) > Fact Sheets - Yale Medicine

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   Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare, aggressive form of skin cancer. It usually affects sun-exposed areas of the body, but it can occur in sun-shielded areas, too. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

5. www.cancercenter.com › types › merkel-cell-carcinomaMerkel Cell Carcinoma: Symptoms, Treatment and Prognosis

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   Jun 1, 2022 · Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare but aggressive type of skin cancer. It’s also known as: Trabecular carcinoma of the skin. Cutaneous neuroendocrine carcinoma. Primary small cell carcinoma of the skin. Toker tumor. Malignant trichodiscoma. It’s the second most common cause of skin cancer-related death after melanoma.

6. www.cancer.gov › types › skinMerkel Cell Carcinoma Treatment - NCI - National Cancer Institute

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   Jun 25, 2021 · Sun exposure and having a weak immune system can affect the risk of Merkel cell carcinoma. Merkel cell carcinoma usually appears as a single painless lump on sun-exposed skin. Find out more about risk factors, symptoms, tests to diagnose, prognosis, staging, and treatment for Merkel cell carcinoma.

7. www.mskcc.org › types › merkel-cell-carcinomaMerkel Cell Carcinoma - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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   What is Merkel cell carcinoma? Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare skin cancer that is aggressive (grows very fast). It starts in Merkel cells, which are cells in the skin’s top layer. MCC can spread quickly to other parts of the body. It’s hard to treat once it spreads. MCC can be serious.

8. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › merkel-cell-carcinomaMerkel Cell Carcinoma - Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   Merkel cell carcinoma tumors are most often found on frequently sun-exposed areas of skin, such as the face, head, neck, shoulders and arms, but they can start anywhere on the body. Look for these signs, and see a doctor if you notice: A firm, painless skin lump.