The expansion of Medicaid eligibility was associated with improved overall survival among patients with resected Merkel cell ...

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) usually appears as a fast growing, firm, painless lump on areas of the skin that have had a lot of sun exposure. It’s important to recognize the signs and symptoms because ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Merkel cell carcinoma is often diagnosed after metastasis to other organs. However, new findings show those with ...

Understanding the stages of Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) helps you and your physician know how far the cancer has grown or spread. These stages also guide decisions about the treatment options your ...

A common pinworm medication may stop and reverse cancer growth in Merkel cell carcinoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer, according to research led by University of Arizona Cancer Center researchers ...

Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) and ambient ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure account for most Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) cases in the United States. Researchers evaluated 38,020 MCC cases (38% ...

The FDA has granted orphan drug designation to IFx-2.0 for patients with stage 2B to stage 4 cutaneous melanoma. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to the ...

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA and genetic testing, today commented on recent updates by the NCCN on circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) ...

IFx-2.0, an innate immune agonist, targets resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitors in advanced cutaneous melanoma, receiving FDA orphan drug designation. Phase 1 trials showed IFx-2.0's safety and ...