stage I Merkel cell carcinoma

stage I Merkel cell carcinoma
Stage I Merkel cell carcinoma is divided into stages IA and IB. In stage IA, the cancer is smaller than 2 centimeters in diameter and has not spread to lymph nodes or other parts of the body. In stage IB, the cancer is 2 centimeters or larger in diameter and has not spread to lymph nodes or other parts of the body.

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