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Disease: Mycosis Fungoides

Last update: June 2006

Intro

Mycosis fungoides is a cancer of the skin. It is highly disfiguring and life threatening. Treatments will be adapted to the severity of the disease. However, a cure remains a challenging goal for the pharmaceutical industry.

FAQ: What is it?

Mycosis fungoides is a form of skin cancer. The disease may progress from eczema-like skin lesions to ulcerative tumours. It can be highly disfiguring and fatal in the later stages.