Merkel cell carcinoma Journal Article

  


Authors: Steier, C.; Bragerton-Nasert, S.; Kornegay, T.
Article Title: Merkel cell carcinoma
Abstract: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a type of skin cancer that mainly affects older and immunosuppressed individuals. Research has shown that many patients with MCC have been exposed to Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV). MCPyV of ten is found in healthy skin, but because patients with MCC often are older and immunosuppressed, they might be more susceptible to MCPyV. Surgery is the primary approach to treatment; however, radiation therapy alone or in conjunction with immunotherapy is a viable treatment option for some patients. This article discusses the etiology of MCC, treatment options, and the radiation therapist's role in treating patients with MCC.
Keywords: patient education; communication; carcinoma, merkel cell; family; simulations; education, continuing (credit); radiologists; skin -- pathology; carcinoma, merkel cell -- prognosis; carcinoma, merkel cell -- epidemiology; carcinoma, merkel cell -- etiology; carcinoma, merkel cell -- physiopathology; carcinoma, merkel cell -- therapy; carcinoma, merkel cell -- surgery; carcinoma, merkel cell -- radiotherapy; radiation therapy technologists
Journal Title: Radiation Therapist
Volume: 29
Issue: 2
ISSN: 1084-1911
Publisher: American Society of Radiologic Technologists  
Date Published: 2020-01-01
Start Page: 139
End Page: 152
Language: English
ACCESSION: 146978256
PROVIDER: EBSCOhost
PROVIDER: cinahl
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Notes: Publication date is Fall 2020 -- Accession Number: 146978256 -- Entry Date: 20201122 -- Revision Date: 20201127 -- Publication Type: Article; CEU; exam questions; pictorial -- Note: For CE see asrt.org/drquiz. -- Journal Subset: Allied Health; Double Blind Peer Reviewed; Editorial Board Reviewed; Expert Peer Reviewed; Peer Reviewed; USA -- NLM UID: 9206619. -- Source: Cinahl