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Learn About Merkel Cell Carcinoma

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?
1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1654, 
Houston, TX 
 (15.5 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Michael Wong is an Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Wong and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Melanoma.

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MD Anderson

2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Life Sciences Plaza, 
Houston, TX 
 (14.9 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Shalin Shah is a Radiation Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Shah and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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MD Anderson

2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Life Sciences Plaza, 
Houston, TX 
 (14.9 mi)
Experience:
16+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Jennifer Mcquade is an Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mcquade has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinus Cancer, and Teratocarcinosarcoma.

What are the latest Merkel Cell Carcinoma Clinical Trials?
Studies of Dermatologic Diseases-Biospecimen Acquisition Protocol

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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A Phase I Trial of CRD3874-SI, a STING Agonist, in Patients With Advanced/Metastatic Malignant Solid Tumors

Summary: This study will test the safety of a study drug called CRD3874-SI. The researchers will test different doses of CRD3874-SI to find the highest dose that causes few or mild side effects in participants. After the researchers find the highest safe dose of CRD3874-SI, they will test that dose in new groups of participants to help them learn more about the side effects of the study drug and find out w...

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