“A rare skin cancer diagnosis requires a balancing act between suppressing and boosting the immune system,” shares the story of Mr. Paris Malachias, a kidney transplant recipient diagnosed with Merkel cell carcinoma. Merkel cell carcinoma is an aggressive skin cancer that disproportionately affects the transplant population. Mr. Malachias was collaboratively treated by Drs. Blosser, Paul Ngheim, and Evan Hall.
The article also highlights the importance of multidisciplinary care models, such as the Cancer and Organ Transplant Clinic (COTC), bringing patients together with the appropriate transplant and oncology providers to create a personalized care plan.
