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A study to look at a virus and the immune system in Merkel cell carcinoma

Overview

Cancer types:

Neuroendocrine tumour (NET), Non melanoma skin cancer, Skin cancer

Status:

Closed

Phase:

Pilot

Details

This study is looking at a virus that may have a role in causing Merkel cell carcinoma. In particular, how it is recognised by the body’s immune system.

Recruitment start: 17 September 2012

Recruitment end: 11 December 2015

How to join

Please note: In order to you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Dr Neil Steven

Supported by

Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC)

Medical Research Council (MRC)

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charities

University of Birmingham

Last reviewed: 14 Dec 2015

CRUK internal database number: 5950

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