“Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive skin cancer which is often and sadly diagnosed late, when it has more metastatic features,” says Dr. Marianna Blyumin Karasik, MD ...

A recent study finds that a machine learning model can make accurate survival predictions for Merkel cell carcinoma.

Introducing DeepMerkel: a machine-learning model that delivers personalized survival predictions for Merkel cell carcinoma, ...

Space heaters, heating pads and heated seats can be a quick warmup but could lead to major problems for your skin. "Toasted ...

The following is a summary of “An Updated Review of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Cutaneous Oncology: Beyond Melanoma,” ...

but there are other non-melanoma skin cancers. These include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and, less commonly, Merkel cell carcinoma, Kaposi s sarcoma and T-cell lymphoma of the skin.

The FDA has approved the investigational new drug application of 225Ac-SSO110, allowing for the start of a phase 1/2 trial in ...

which is linked to 80 percent of cases of a rare but aggressive skin cancer called Merkel cell carcinoma, or MCC. Dr. Galloway’s HPV work helped pave the way for the cancer-preventive HPV vaccine. She ...

Another focus is on developing therapeutic cancer vaccines, which can boost T-cell responses to tumors. Dr. Veatch is also a medical oncologist who treats people with melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma ...