Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive form of neuroendocrine skin cancer. While it accounts for a small fraction of ...

It's the cancer-fighting immune cells in a Merkel cell carcinoma patient's blood — not their tumor — that best predicts whether a certain type of immunotherapy will work, according to new work from ...

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

Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who died Sept. 1, had Merkel cell carcinoma, a skin cancer that’s diagnosed in fewer than 3,000 people in the U.S. every year.Video above: Expert advice on how to ...

Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare skin cancer that appears as “a flesh-colored or bluish-red nodule” either on your face, head or neck, according to the Mayo Clinic. It is also called neuroendocrine ...

Much like how a shot of espresso might re-energize you to get through the day, cancer immunotherapies have been developed to re-energize anti-tumor immune responses to help clear cancerous cells. When ...

Merkel cell carcinoma made headlines with the death of Jimmy Buffett. It’s rare and dangerous, and cases are becoming more common. Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare form of skin cancer, but its ...

Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare but highly aggressive form of skin cancer known for its rapid growth and tendency to metastasize. Despite the promise of immune checkpoint blockade therapy, which can ...

BOSTON - The tributes keep pouring in for legendary singer Jimmy Buffett. Buffett died Friday at the age of 76, from a very rare form of skin cancer, called Merkel cell carcinoma. Dr. David Miller is ...

Ten years ago, three research teams published a breakthrough — the first description of the molecular mechanism for transduction in fingertip sensory Merkel cells that can transduce gentle touch, a ...

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Buffett had been battling the cancer for four years, according to his website. "Margaritaville" singer Jimmy Buffett died on Sept. 1 after a four-year battle with a rare skin cancer. Buffet's website ...