Mednet Logo
HomeQuestion

How would you approach adjuvant radiation therapy for a Merkel cell carcinoma of the cheek in an immunocompromised patient?

1
1 Answers
Mednet Member
Mednet Member
Radiation Oncology · University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Merkel cell carcinoma, as previously discussed, is an extremely insidious and deadly malignancy, usually extending beyond what appear to be negative clinical borders. The fact that this patient is immune compromised has probably led to the development of skin malignancies, but otherwise will not pla...

Register or Sign In to see full answer