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Department of Nursing, The Hashemite University, Zarka, Jordan

Biography

Anas Alsharawneh is Assistant Professor at the Hashemite University Faculty of Nursing (Jordan). Since 2009 he is a certified Clinical Nurse Specialist in Oncology. In his PhD he specialized and trained in health care quality improvement. He has specialities in Critical Oncology Nursing, Oncological Emergencies, Quality of Oncology Care, Oncology Quality Improvement, and Evidence based Practice in Oncology Nursing .

Publications

• Opinion   
  Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
  Author(s): Anas Alsharawneh*
  
  Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) may be a rare, aggressive sort of carcinoma with a high risk for returning (recurring) and spreading (metastasizing), often within 2 to 3 years after initial diagnosis. It is also referred to as cutaneous APUDoma, primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin, primary small cell carcinoma of the skin and trabecular carcinoma of the skin. Factors involved within the development of MCC include the Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV or MCV), a weakened system and exposure to ultraviolet. Merkel-cell carcinoma usually arises on the top, neck, and .. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2684-1266.22.8.141

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