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Yuki Nagamura1, Masashi Endo1, Kazunari Ogawa1
1Department of Radiology, Jichi Medical University Hospital, Shimotsuke, Japan.
Palliative radiotherapy (RT) can effectively manage symptoms and improve liver function in patients with Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) liver metastases. This approach supports continued systemic therapy for advanced MCC.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiotherapy
- Medical Oncology
Background:
- Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare but aggressive skin cancer.
- Liver metastases significantly impact patient prognosis and quality of life.
- Limited data exists on palliative radiotherapy (RT) efficacy for MCC liver metastases.
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