Welcome to the The Merkel Cell Cancer Web site in South Africa. Our goal is to provide you with useful information about this type of skin cancer and we hope it will make it easier for you to understand this rare type of skin cancer

At this site, you will discover most information on the Merkel Cells and the information on the skin cancer arising from these cells.

You will also read about causes ,how to do an early detection and ways to prevent skin cancer in general.  You will also learn how to do a skin self-exam and the available treatments.

Feel free to browse around this site. If you have comments or questions about The Merkel Cell Cancer or simply need more information contact us, clicking on the contact button on any page within this site.

Thanks for visiting and we look forward to hear from you.

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