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Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer that originates in the Merkel cells, which are found at the base of the epidermis and are associated with the sense of touch. It tends to grow quickly and spread to other parts of the body, requiring treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
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