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* By: Angelica Sell * * Merkel Cell Carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer that usually appears on your face, head, or neck. * Also called neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin occurs when merkel cells, found on the top layer of skin very close to nerve endings, grow out of control. * * A fast growing, painless nodule on your skin that may be skin colored or shades of red, blue or purple. * * Direct causes are unknown but sun exposure and having a weak immune system may heighten the risk of developing it. * Also age is a main factor in MCC. * * Surgery * Radiation Therapy * Chemotherapy * * If MCC is left untreated the tumor may spread to any distant parts of the body such as the liver, lungs, bones and brain and result in death. * 1. About 1,500 cases are found in the U.S. each year but is rising quickly. 2. Discovered by doctors only about 40 years ago. 3. More than 9 out of 10 people diagnosed with MCC are over the age 50, and more than 2 out of 3 are older than 70. * * http://www.merkelcell.org/clinicalPhotos/ind ex.php * http://www.webmd.com/cancer/tc/merkel- cell-carcinoma-treatment-patient-informationnci-pdq-stages-of-merkel-cell-carcinoma * http://www.riversideonline.com/health_refere nce/Cancer/DS00802.cfm