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Resources: Merkel Cell Information Guide

The purpose of this information guide is to direct patients and health care professionals to sources of information on cancer and related topics, it does not constitute an endorsement of the information contained in the resources. This list is not meant to be comprehensive, but rather to provide starting points for Information seeking.

All listed materials can be found at the Patient Education Resource Center (PERC) of the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center in room B1-361.

Last updated 2/10

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Books

McClay, Edward; McClay, Mary-Eileen T.; Smith, Jodie. 100 Questions & Answers about Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers. Boston, MA: Jones and Bartlett, 2004.

Web Resources

Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Multidisciplinary Merkel Cell Carcinoma Program at the University of Michigan

Skin Cancer Home Page on cancer.gov

• Go to the National Cancer Institute site
  
• Under the heading "All Cancer Types" Click on: "A-Z List of Cancers"
  
• Select "Merkel Cell Carcinoma" from the list

All About Skin Cancer - Basal and Squamous Cell

• Go to the American Cancer Society site
  
• Click on "Choose a cancer topic"
  
• Select: "Skin Cancer - Basal and Squamous Cell" from the list and click "Go"
  
• Click on: "All About Skin Cancer - Basal and Squamous Cell"


This overview includes a description of Merkel Cell Carcinoma and its treatment.

This document is not intended to take the place of the care and attention of your personal physician or other professional medical services. Our aim is to promote active participation in your care and treatment by providing information and education. Questions about individual health concerns or specific treatment options should be discussed with your physician.

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