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5/1/07 - The first draft of the information website is being compiled and posted.
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Find the Experts... |
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Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer. It is imperative that you receive treatment from a doctor who has experience in treating numerous merkel cell carcinoma cases. Below are links to resources that have experience in treating Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Merkel Cell Carcinoma Multicenter Interest Group (MMIG) Seattle Cancer Care Alliance/Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute http://www.brighamandwomens.org/bwhCancer/pat/adult/default.aspx Remember - two inexperienced doctors consulting with each other do not equate to experience. Make sure the doctors involved in your care have successfully treated numerous cases!! Please contact the webmaster if you would like to be added to this listing. |
What is Merkel Cell Carcinoma? |
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Wikipedia Online Encyclopedia - Online resource with easy to read information about merkel cell carcinoma as well as great reference for treatments and medication information. National Cancer Institute - General information about what merkel cell carcinoma is including signs and symptoms and risk factors. eMedicine (WebMD) - General information about what merkel cell carcinoma. Mayo Clinic - Basic information about what merkel cell carcinoma is including signs and symptoms and risk factors. DermNet NZ - General information with pictures of merkel cell carcinomas. |
Get Involved!! |
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American Cancer Society - Great source of information about numerous types of cancers as well as links to local events and fundraisers. Relay for Life Event Paradise Valley - May 4, 2007 to May 5, 2007 one of the many events that the American Cancer Society sponsers throught the country |
Picture of merkel cell tumor.