Kaposi's Sarcoma
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Kaposi's Sarcoma Outlook
What to expect with Kaposi's sarcoma:
Treatment for
HIV infection
may delay the onset of Kaposi's sarcoma, or slow its progression.
Those who have Kaposi's sarcoma, but do not have an
HIV infection
, live an average of 10 years after the diagnosis.
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AIDS
Cancer
HIV infection
Immune system deficiency
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Last Updated: May 22, 2008
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Kaposi's Sarcoma References:
Aversa SM, Cattelan AM, Salvagno L, Crivellari G, Banna G, Trevenzoli M, Chiarion-Sileni V, Monfardini S. Treatments of AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. 2005 Mar;53(3):253-65.
Barillari G, Sgadari C, Toschi E, Monini P, Ensoli B. HIV protease inhibitors as new treatment options for Kaposi's sarcoma. Drug Resist Updat. 2003 Aug;6(4):173-81.
Dittmer DP, Vahrson W, Staudt M, Hilscher C, Fakhari FD. Kaposi's sarcoma in the era of HAART-an update on mechanisms, diagnostics and treatment. AIDS Rev. 2005 Jan-Mar;7(1):56-61.
Gallafent JH, Buskin SE, De Turk PB, Aboulafia DM. Profile of patients with Kaposi's sarcoma in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy. J Clin Oncol. 2005 Feb 20;23(6):1253-60.
Schwartz RA. Kaposi's sarcoma: an update. J Surg Oncol. 2004 Sep 1;87(3):146-51.
