What is Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC)?

MCC, sometimes referred to as a neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin, arises from the uncontrolled growth of Merkel cells in the skin.

 It is a rare skin cancer with roughly 1000 reported cases per year in the United States, making it about 40 times less common than Melanoma. MCC has the potential to be lethal, and thus prompt aggressive treatment is warranted.

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