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Merkel Cell Carcinoma

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For patients · General Information About Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

For patients · Stages of Merkel Cell Carcinoma

It is common for Merkel cell carcinoma to recur (come back) after it has been treated.

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Treatment Option Overview

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Key Points

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

There are different types of treatment for people with Merkel cell carcinoma.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

The following types of treatment are used:

For patients · Treatment Option Overview / The following types of treatment are used:

Surgery

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Radiation therapy

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Chemotherapy

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Immunotherapy

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Treatment for Merkel cell carcinoma may cause side effects.

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Follow-up care may be needed.

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Treatment of Stage I and Stage II Merkel Cell Carcinoma

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Treatment of Stage III Merkel Cell Carcinoma

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Treatment of Stage IV Merkel Cell Carcinoma

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Treatment of Recurrent Merkel Cell Carcinoma

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