Merkel Cell Carcinoma
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What is the definition of Merkel Cell Carcinoma?
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive skin cancer. It usually develops as a single, painless, bump on sun-exposed skin. The bump may be skin-colored or red-violet, and tends to grow rapidly over weeks to months. It may spread quickly to surrounding tissues, nearby lymph nodes, or more distant parts of the body. Factors associated with developing MCC include increasing age, fair skin, a history of extensive sun exposure, chronic immune suppression, and the Merkel cell polyomavirus. The Merkel cell polyomavirus has been detected in most people who have MCC.
What are the alternative names for Merkel Cell Carcinoma?
  • Merkel cell carcinoma
  • Carcinoma, merkel cell
  • Cutaneous neuroendocrine carcinoma
  • Merkel cell cancer
  • Merkle tumors
Who are the top Merkel Cell Carcinoma Local Doctors?
Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
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Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion

160 E 53rd St, 
New York, NY 
646-583-3648
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Sandra D'angelo is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. D'angelo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Synovial Sarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Liver Embolization. Dr. D'angelo is currently accepting new patients.

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Dr. Vernon K. Sondak
General Surgery
Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Dr. Vernon K. Sondak
General Surgery
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Moffitt Cancer Center, Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Outpatient Center At McKinley Campus

10920 McKinley Dr, 
Tampa, FL 
813-692-4181
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Vernon Sondak is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Sondak is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Sondak is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
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Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus

12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
Tampa, FL 
954-887-6640
Languages Spoken:
English, Portuguese, Spanish
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Guilherme Rabinowits is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Rabinowits is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), and Neuroendocrine Tumor. Dr. Rabinowits is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Merkel Cell Carcinoma Clinical Trials?
Phase II Study Assessing the Effect of BK Specific CTL Lines Generated by Ex Vivo Expansion in Patients With BK Virus Infection and JC Virus Infection
Phase II Study Assessing the Effect of BK Specific CTL Lines Generated by Ex Vivo Expansion in Patients With BK Virus Infection and JC Virus Infection
Who is this study for: Patients with BK virus infection and JC virus infection
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Biological
Study Drug: Allogeneic BK-specific Cytotoxic T-lymphocytes
Study Phase: Phase 2

Summary: This phase II trial studies how well donor cytotoxic T lymphocytes work in treating patients with malignancies with BK and/or JC virus. Cytotoxic T lymphocytes are made from donated blood cells that are grown in the laboratory and are designed to kill viruses that can cause infections in transplant patients and may be an effective treatment in patients with malignancies with BK and/or JC virus.

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Studies of Dermatologic Diseases-Biospecimen Acquisition Protocol
Studies of Dermatologic Diseases-Biospecimen Acquisition Protocol
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 02, 2026

Background: \- Skin disease can have many causes. It can have widespread consequences, and in rare cases can lead to death. Researchers want to determine the causes of various types of skin diseases and find a way to treat them.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center