Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive cancer that can occur on or just below the skin. If you have been diagnosed,  Memorial Sloan-Kettering is ready to help. Our multidisciplinary skin cancer team is highly experienced in caring for men and women with this disease.

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Skin Cancer Care in Hauppauge, Long Island and Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Expert dermatologic services are also available at our suburban treatment centers.

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Becoming a Patient: The First Steps

If you have recently been diagnosed with cancer or a related disease, we can help you understand your treatment options.

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Personalized Care
Surgical oncologist Mary Sue Brady and our team of experts have advanced methods to spare patients from unnecessary treatment while providing the most-effective care.

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