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How to Spot the Skin Cancer that Caused Jimmy Buffett's Death
Buffett's cause of death is listed as Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare form of skin cancer diagnosed in less than 3,000 Americans each year
The death of singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett was directly connected to the sunshine he loved and celebrated with his music. Buffett’s cause of death is listed as Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare form of skin cancer diagnosed in less than 3,000 people each year in the U.S.
“It is rare, but I’ve had two cases in the last four years, so it’s definitely out there,” says Fludiona Naka, MD, MPH, a Hartford HealthCare board-certified dermatologist in Farmington.
So, how can you spot (and prevent) Merkel cell carcinoma, and other kinds of skin cancer? Here’s what Dr. Naka has to say.
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