What does Skin Cancer look like? Merkel Cell Carcinoma [Video]

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive form of skin cancer with a high risk for returning (recurring) and spreading (metastasizing), often within two to three years after initial diagnosis.

How rare is it? Approximately 3,000 new cases of Merkel cell skin cancer are diagnosed annually in the U.S. Experts expect that this will increase to 3,250 cases diagnosed annually by 2025.

In September, 2023, singer songwriter Jimmy Buffett passed away after battling MCC.

For more information about Merkel Cell Carcinoma, visit https://skincancer.org/mcc