Results for "Surgery for Merkel Cell Carcinoma"

If you have Merkel cell carcinoma or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about Merkel cell carcinoma, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.

Merkel cell carcinomas usually start on areas of skin exposed to the sun. Learn what to look for here.

Basal and squamous cell skin cancer are types of skin cancer that are found on the outer layer of the skin. Learn more about basal and squamous cell skin cancer here.

Staging is the process of finding out how far cancer has spread. This the most important factor in determining prognosis and treatment options.

Chemotherapy (chemo) is a treatment of cancer-killing drugs used to kill Merkel cell skin cancer cells. Learn more about chemotherapy here.

Immunotherapy is a treatment that helps the body's immune system to kill Merkel cell skin cancer cells. Learn more about immunotherapy here.

Cancer and cancer treatment can cause changes in sexual desire and response in men. Learn more about what to expect.

Cancer treatment can interfere with ejaculation in different ways. Learn what to expect from surgery and other cancer treatments.

In case of signs or symptoms, more testing can help find out if it's cancer. Learn about Merkel cell skin cancer diagnosis tests here.

Radiation therapy is a treatment that uses high-energy rays or particles to destroy Merkel cell skin cancer cells. Learn more here.