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Merkel cell cancer is a type of cancer where there is uncontrolled growth of Merkel skin cells causing an area of skin change.

Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this

33 years experience

Is a type of:

Neuroendocrine tumor • Cancer

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

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