Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer that develops from the Merkel cells located in the top layer of the skin. These cells are situated near the nerve endings that are involved in the sense of touch. Merkel cell carcinoma is more common in individuals over 50 years old and tends to recur.
Many sufferers of Merkel cell carcinoma struggle because they feel that their disease doesn’t have the same level of awareness as more common cancers. Without a Ribbon is an Australian non-profit organisation that believes that rare cancers should never go unnoticed. We aim to provide a detailed set of resources and information for anyone suffering from cancers such as Merkel cell carcinoma. We have recently created an Merkel cell carcinoma resource page to help sufferers understand their disease. It covers the symptoms, available treatments and other important information.
We hope that this resource page will help you or a friend/family member to learn about their illness and aid them through their battle with the disease.
If you want to help make a difference for sufferers of Merkel cell carcinoma, click here to learn how you can help!
Click the link below to read our resource page on Merkel cell carcinoma: