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- Alternate names: Merkel cell cancer, neuroendocrine carcinoma
- Incidence increasing worldwideSeattle Cancer Care Alliance: FAQs About MCC
- More common in older populationNCI: Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- New cases: About 400 per year in U.S.NCI: Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Fatal to 1/3 who get immediate treatmentSeattle Cancer Care Alliance: FAQs About MCC
- 50% of cases occur on face, neck or headSeattle Cancer Care Alliance: FAQs About MCC
- 40 times less common than melanomaSeattle Cancer Care Alliance: About Merkel Cell Carcinoma
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Merkel cell carcinoma is a very aggressive form of skin cancer. Found on the top layer of skin, merkel cells make hormones. Merkel cell carcinoma has the tendency to metastasize rapidly, and it first spreads to the lymph nodes. This type of cancer primarily occurs on areas of the body that get the most sun exposure.MayoClinic.com: Merkel Cell Carcinoma
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Complementary role of positron emission tomography in Merkel cell carcinoma.(Case Report): An article from: Southern Medical Journal - $5.95
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Analysis of radiation therapy for the control of Merkel cell carcinoma of the head and neck based on 36 cases and a literature review.(ORIGINAL ARTICLE)(Clinical ... article from: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - $9.95
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