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KS (Kaposis Sarcoma)
Severe Lower Back Pain associated w/ Neupogen Injections Sep 2, 2006 KS TREATMENT Jan 1, 2004 Update on Meds - KS Treatment Question Nov 2, 2003 kaposis sarcoma Oct 10, 2003 Dr. Bruce Dezube's Farewell Message Jul 28, 2003 Treatment for KS. Should I take chemotherapy or just rely on the fact that my immune system will improve? Jul 27, 2003 Does KS need to be treated if it's only one spot? Jul 22, 2003 Patient with lung disease (COPD): Likely to develop KS while on corticosteroid medication? Jul 18, 2003 Painless red spots on legs Jun 29, 2003 Does Panretin gel really help destroy KS? I had lymphoma and now I have KS Jun 28, 2003 Diagnosed with KS but Negative for HIV Jun 28, 2003 KS-like lesions for over 20 years Jun 27, 2003 What should I do about my 50 KS lesions? Jun 27, 2003 Can KS lesions appear and then disappear? Jun 27, 2003 KS transmission risk with single sexual episode Jun 21, 2003 The birth of a lesion in an HIV+ person Jun 9, 2003 Still getting Kaposi's sarcoma despite high CD4 counts May 26, 2003 KS in stomach or intestines? Lots of gas. May 26, 2003 My friend is dying from Kaposi's sarcoma May 26, 2003 KS- I've tried everything; is anything left? May 18, 2003 Can I be tested for HHV8, the virus which causes KS? Is it worth it to be tested? May 18, 2003 Recurring KS? What should I do now? May 18, 2003 KS Spots- Will my spots fade and how long will it take? May 3, 2003 Restarting Treatment for KS Apr 20, 2003 KS`s Blanche? What exactly does blanching mean? Apr 5, 2003 Kaposi's Sarcoma- more into Apr 4, 2003 Kaposi's Sarcoma With Normal CD4s Mar 15, 2003 KS and Steroid use; Is it safe? Mar 8, 2003 Could Kaposi's Sarcoma tumors be treated by leeches Mar 2, 2003 Do I have KS? If that red/purple spot is driving your crazy, please read this. Feb 23, 2003 How likely: KS in my prostate? Feb 21, 2003 Kaposi's sarcoma- what does the future hold? Feb 16, 2003 Does KS itch? Feb 9, 2003 KS and Moles- are they related? Jan 20, 2003 KS and Lungs; will y KS rebound after stopping chemotherapy? Jan 20, 2003 What are the various types of chemotherapy used for KS? Jan 12, 2003 Non Hodgkins Lymphoma and Kaposi's sarcoma- a double whammy Jan 12, 2003 Help in South Texas? Interferon for KS - meds won't stay down Dec 29, 2002 Do I have symptoms of KS? Fear Dec 22, 2002 Chronic leg swelling from Kaposi's Sarcoma Dec 22, 2002 kaposi sarcoma- I'm so scared! Dec 8, 2002 Will Chemo for KS cause complications in a patient on Coumadin? Nov 28, 2002 KS scarring...what are the options cosmetically? Nov 15, 2002 thanx bruce--just one more clarification Nov 14, 2002 Re: Is my KS related to my Thyroid Lesion? I'm about to embark on chemotherapy. Cancer and the spirit. Nov 14, 2002 How long does it take a KS lesion to develop Nov 14, 2002 help me dr bruce Nov 11, 2002 ks with low viral load Nov 11, 2002 Non-HIV KS and HHV-8; I'm confused Nov 11, 2002 Is my KS related to my Thyroid Lesion? Nov 8, 2002 Kaposi's-- I've been treated and now have skin discoloration. How concerning is this? Nov 7, 2002 KS related clarifications needed!! What causes it? how is it spread? ... Oct 11, 2002 Can KS spread? Oct 5, 2002 KS via Receptive Oral Sex?? Oct 5, 2002 KS, Nodules in Main Bronchus, what should I do? Sep 28, 2002 KS treatment: Panretin gel-- Does it work? Sep 27, 2002 Taxol not working; what's next?? Sep 23, 2002 Are tanning beds dangerous? Sep 23, 2002 Do I have KS? This is for all of you who write to me about spot which is driving you crazy. Sep 15, 2002 KS Confusion; Do I have KS? Sep 15, 2002 KS and time since infection Sep 14, 2002 Viral cancer- is there such a thing? Sep 7, 2002 KS, Chemotherapy and CD4-Cells; How much of a hit will my CD4 cells take if I start chemotherapy? Sep 2, 2002 KS only AIDS related? Sep 2, 2002 Down and out with no insurance; CD4 cells 36 with KS: HAART or Chemo? Aug 29, 2002 KS and Acyclovir Aug 29, 2002 Are there HAART drugs that also inhibit or suppress KS? Aug 24, 2002 Panretin gel- Is it the fountain of youth? Aug 24, 2002 Was patient of yours with KS in mid 1995 Aug 24, 2002 Do I have genetic (classic) KS or HIV KS? Are they treated differently? Aug 18, 2002 New KS Treatments; anything new from the Barcelona AIDS conference Aug 18, 2002 Chemotherapy Related Blood Transfusions Aug 18, 2002 Recent KS Diagnosis despite a high CD4 count; how do I know if I have internal KS Aug 18, 2002 Is anyone conducting clinical trials for KS and lymphoma? May 24, 2002 Is Interleukin-2 contraindicated with a history of KS? May 16, 2002 The relationship between KS and Kidney transplantation May 5, 2002 KS in women in developed countries May 5, 2002 Are testosterone and DHEA therapy contraindicated with KS? May 3, 2002 Anything on the horizon with respect to curing HHV-8? Apr 24, 2002 Help me understand the cause of KS Apr 20, 2002 Presentation of KS in women; How is it contracted? Apr 4, 2002 prostitute performed oral sex on me: Do I have Kaposi's? Apr 4, 2002 KS is clearing up, but now new oral KS; How should I battle this new ones? Mar 31, 2002 Possible Kaposi's sarcoma? Spots on my hands and feet. Mar 17, 2002 Is psoriasis a common indicator of HIV? Mar 17, 2002 Kaposi's Sarcoma and acute HIV infection. Is it possible? Mar 17, 2002 Diagnosis intradermal nevus; could they have missed an AIDS cancer? Mar 13, 2002 HHV-8 (Kaposi's sarcoma virus) and Pregnancy; What risk is there to a fetus? Feb 24, 2002 KS-dry or scaly? KS versus bruise Feb 23, 2002 My biopsy did not show KS, but did show hyperpigmentation Feb 23, 2002 Can you develop killer T Cells against KS? Feb 21, 2002 My biopsy is back. No KS, just keratosis. Can I be sure? Feb 17, 2002 Will a biopsy show for sure what I have? Feb 10, 2002 Can KS be transmiteed through oral sex? Feb 3, 2002 Can I inherit Kaposi's sarcoma from my mother? Feb 3, 2002 KS and women? Can I get it? Feb 2, 2002 Kaposi's sarcoma and Doxil; How long should I be treated for Jan 27, 2002 Totally confused; Are burst vessels a symptom of KS? Jan 21, 2002 What does KS look like? Does my partner have it? Jan 21, 2002 Cancer, Chemo, and Drugs (crack)! Jan 19, 2002 Effectiveness of Intralesional Velban; Will it prevent the spread of KS? Jan 19, 2002 KS Proliferation- what's the effect of viral load and CD4 count? Jan 7, 2002 Do you think I have recurrent lymphoma? Does my KS have anything to do with this? Jan 1, 2002 Can I get Kaposi's sarcoma from a woman? Dec 24, 2001 Could I have Kaposi's Sarcoma or could it just be cherry angiomas? Dec 24, 2001 Can KS cause excessive sweating? Dec 23, 2001 False negative HIV test with KS-HIV? Nov 15, 2001 Is it cancer? Is it KS? MENTA: AGONY Oct 28, 2001 Can KS lesions be lanced and drained? Oct 28, 2001 Is Kaposi's sarcoma a cancer or a herpes infection? Oct 14, 2001 Spreading of KS; Does this mean my viral load is rising? Sep 18, 2001 Is it cancer? Is it KS? MENTAL AGONY Sep 16, 2001 non-HIV related Kaposis syndrome treatments-- Should I start chemotherapy Sep 3, 2001 How do elderly men in the Meditteranean region get KS if the virus is sexually transmitted? Sep 3, 2001 What about African KS? Sep 3, 2001 Blood Vessels in my nose-- What can I do about them? Sep 3, 2001 Can KS appear before the HIV test comes back positive? Sep 3, 2001 Is my partner's bruise -like patch Kaposi's? Aug 26, 2001 Do you think my spot is KS? Aug 23, 2001 Can KS cause an allergic reaction? Aug 23, 2001 Treatment of KS after Doxil and Taxol? What's next? Aug 18, 2001 KS Diagnosis, but HIV negative. How is this possible? Am I contagious? Aug 18, 2001 Day #3 of chemotherapy-- How long will the side effects last? Aug 12, 2001 Kaposi's & Partner Counseling; My partner is freaking out; Can I dump him into the Hudson River? Aug 12, 2001 How does KS look? Can KS blanch (turn white wehn you press on it)? Aug 7, 2001 further Kaposi lesions despite a CD4 count of 830-- Is this a concern? Jul 29, 2001 How long does it take a Kaposi's sarcoma lesion to mature? Jul 29, 2001 Is this KS? Jul 22, 2001 Great Counts but KS won't go away Jul 19, 2001 Is it Kaposi's sarcoma or Basal Cell Carcinoma? Jun 29, 2001 Strong fear of Kaposi's sarcoma and HIV Jun 24, 2001 Should I have surgery for my KS Jun 24, 2001 Do you think my bruise is KS? Jun 24, 2001 If you have Kaposi's sarcoma, do you have AIDS? Jun 23, 2001 What are the symptoms of HHV-8, the virus that causes Kaposi's sarcoma? Jun 17, 2001 KS on the vocal cord; what are my chances? Jun 13, 2001 Timing of KS after exposure to HIV May 30, 2001 How can I have KS? I'm a straight man! May 28, 2001 KS and time frame of HIV infection? May 27, 2001 drug holiday; KS beginning to creep up May 15, 2001 ks lesion? worried about a lesion May 15, 2001 KS development upon initial HIV infection? May 2, 2001 When (at what CD4 count) can KS Lesions develop? May 2, 2001 spots all over Apr 29, 2001 KS lesion appears while receiving CHOP Apr 29, 2001 Splotches and Blotches; Blood test for KS? Apr 29, 2001 Kaposis Sarcoma, symptoms? Apr 25, 2001 Covering up KS lesions Apr 24, 2001 Old ks spots, remaining after chemotherapy Apr 24, 2001 Friend with kidney failure and K Apr 14, 2001 Does KS come and go? Apr 14, 2001 Kaposi's sarcoma and HIV Negative Apr 11, 2001 HHV-8 without HIV virus Apr 11, 2001 KS blister? Do I have KS? Apr 2, 2001 Little red spots? Is this KS? Apr 2, 2001 Surgery for KS? Mar 27, 2001 Spots on skin Mar 25, 2001 Foscarnet for KS Mar 25, 2001 KS and chemo for the 2nd time in 5 years Mar 18, 2001 KS annual diagnosis Mar 18, 2001 After Chemo for KS; How Long Will My Response Last? Mar 16, 2001 Kaposis Sarcoma - I'm scared to death; Do I have KS or HIV? Mar 16, 2001 KS survival rate Mar 16, 2001 KS and vitamins Mar 16, 2001 When does Panretin gel take effect? Mar 2, 2001 Am I doomed to get KS? Mar 2, 2001 Article on KS; Can a female get it? Mar 2, 2001 kaposi sarcoma- radiation stopped working Mar 2, 2001 Panretin gel Mar 2, 2001 Inactive KS lesions- when will they go away? Mar 2, 2001 Kaposi's Sarcoma Mar 2, 2001 Help Please!! -Advanced Kaposi's Sarcoma in Young Female Mar 2, 2001 Would like to help a friend Mar 2, 2001 treatment for spreading KS Mar 2, 2001 How to distinguish kaposis from a bruise Mar 2, 2001 What does kaposi's sarcoma look like?? Mar 2, 2001 KS in women Mar 2, 2001 Deep Kissing and Kaposi's Sarcoma Mar 2, 2001 KS in my palate Mar 2, 2001 What are some preventions of KS?? Mar 2, 2001 Kaposi Sarcoma: How does it appear Mar 2, 2001 Elder woman with KS Mar 2, 2001 Fear of developing KS Mar 2, 2001 Husband-wife team discovering KS virus Mar 2, 2001 KS transmission Mar 2, 2001 Internal KS Mar 2, 2001 KS Mar 2, 2001 Spreading of lesions and KS (kissing, touching) Mar 2, 2001 Symptoms of Kaposi's Sarcoma Mar 2, 2001 Spreading KS Mar 2, 2001 Panretin treatment for chronic KS Mar 2, 2001 Does Infected KS heal? Mar 2, 2001 red spot on big toe - kaposi sarcoma? Mar 2, 2001 Internal KS and drugs/alcohol-- my brother Mar 1, 2001 friend with KS- how long does he have? Mar 1, 2001 Can you get KS without doing anything to get HIV Mar 1, 2001 Kaposi's Sarcoma: One lesion only Mar 1, 2001 Is chemo always a must if K.S. found in node? Mar 1, 2001 does KS heal itself ever? Mar 1, 2001 Kaposi's sarcoma in a lymph node. Mar 1, 2001 IL12 for KS treatment Oct 31, 2000 Is It Helpful To Be Tested For Possible Cofactors? Oct 2, 2000 alternative treatments for K.S. Sep 6, 2000 VIRUS UNDETECTABLE KS ACTIVE and DOXORUBINE May 23, 2000 KS Oct 29, 1999 Welcome to the Forum...please explain KS! Apr 27, 1998 KS but not AIDS diagnosis ....... Feb 1, 1998 New KS Lesion and severely painful knee. Jan 26, 1998 Effective pain control in disseminated Kaposi's Jan 15, 1998 KS Jan 12, 1998 Cosmetic coverage of KS facial lesions Dec 31, 1997 Just diagnosed with KS and scared.... Dec 17, 1997 Have we all been exposed to KSHV (HHV-8)? Nov 24, 1997 NO Definitive Diagnosis For KS in Lung Nov 19, 1997 kaposi sarcoma, Nov 11, 1997 Karposi's Sarcoma - Pulmonary Jul 1, 1997 Testosterone/DHEA supplements and KS Jan 7, 1997 Incidence and Prevalence of KS Sep 3, 1996 KS in the mouth Jul 5, 1996
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