Merkel Cell Carcinoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version
Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer that usually starts in areas of skin exposed to the sun. 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.
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- SourceUrl: https://www.cancer.gov/node/5973/syndication
- Syndication ID: 1631
- Language: English
- Source: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Date Syndication Captured: Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 09:03 AM
- Date Syndication Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 01:21 AM
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