Merkel Cell Carcinoma – Epidemiology Data from the Czech National Cancer Registry

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Introduction: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is rare and aggressive neuroendocrine tumor. The incidence is increasing worldwide, most probably due to population aging (mostly in the Western Europe), higher rates of sun exposure, immunosuppression and other not well defined epigenetic changes.

Aim(s): To analyse retrospectively situation of MCC in the Czech republic. Based on analysis results to plan further centralised care and international cooperation.

Materials and methods: It is a retrospective analysis of epidemiology data collected from the Czech National Cancer Registry (CNCR) during 19 years period (1994 – 2012). Incidence, age distribution, gender ratio, localisation of MCC, extent of disease, type of treatment and absolute mortality rate is analysed.

Conference: 13th Annual ENETSConcerence (2016)

Presenting Author: Bajciova V

Authors: Bajciova V, Barkmanová J, Zvolsky M, Sedlackova E,

Keywords: Merkel cell carcinoma, register, epidemiology, ,

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