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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: Who gets it?

There are about 1,200 new cases a year in Europe. It affects twice as many men as women, with an age range of usually between 45 and 65 years.