Merkel Cell Carcinoma

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FDA Alerts

FDA ALERT

FDA Approves Bavencio for Merkel Cell Carcinoma

03/23/2017

The FDA granted accelerated approval to Bavencio (avelumab) for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma.

03/23/2017

Research Summaries

Research Summary

Mohs Surgery Associated With Improved Survival vs Wide Local Excision for Merkel Cell Carcinoma

02/01/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Researchers evaluated the association between two surgical excision approaches and overall survival for patients with pathologically confirmed, localized, early-stage Merkel cell carcinoma.

02/01/2024

FDA ALERT

FDA Approves Bavencio for Merkel Cell Carcinoma

03/23/2017

The FDA granted accelerated approval to Bavencio (avelumab) for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma.

03/23/2017

Dermatologic Disorders

5 Uncommon Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Malignancies: Identification, Diagnosis, and Treatment

06/02/2016

Charles J. Haddad, MD; Judella Haddad-Lacle, MD; Reetu Grewal, MD; Lori A. Bilello, PhD; Charles M. Haddad

The vast majority of skin growths or tumors are benign. It is very common for patients to ask their health care provider about such lesions, and they often seek advice when consulting about some other...

06/02/2016

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