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Herpes And Kaposi's Sarcoma
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Is Kaposi's sarcoma a cancer or a herpes infection?I have read that KS is not cancer at all but a type of herpes virus called herpes-8. If this is so, why do they prescribe chemotherpy for it? Should they use something like acylovir, the stuff that is used for herpes-2? ...
Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.
Harvard Medical School
The question as to whether Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a cancer or a herpes virus infection is a good one. Basically KS is both a cancer AND an infection. Under the microscope KS looks like a cancer to a pathologist. That said, the real...
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Sarcoma de kaposiHola.he ledo que el sarcoma de kaposi,es una infeccin provocada por el virus del herpes simple,uno... Read more »Possible Kaposi's sarcoma? Spots on my hands and feet.Hello I really need some advice. If one tested positive for herpes 2 virus, but negative for HIV... Read more »
Articles
UCSF Researchers Identify New Drug Target for Kaposi's SarcomaCharles S. Craik, Ph.D. UCSF researchers have identified a new potential drug target for the herpes virus that causes Kaposi's sarcoma, re-opening the possibility of using the class of drugs called protease inhibitors against the full herpes... Read more »
Physicians in San Francisco Identify Kaposi's Sarcoma Cluster Among HIV-Positive MSMPhysicians from San Francisco General Hospital last month in a letter published in the New England Journal of Medicine said they had identified between November 2004 and January 2006 a cluster of nine cases of Kaposi's sarcoma among HIV-positive... Read more »
Anti-Cancer Agents: A. Kaposi's Sarcoma -- Past and FutureOne of the hallmarks of AIDS, particularly in the early years of the pandemic, was the appearance of skin tumours called Kaposi's sarcoma (KS). During the 1980s, KS was very common in people with AIDS. Indeed, in those years, sometimes the only... Read more »
Kaposi's Sarcoma (KS)What Is KS? How Is KS Treated? Can KS Be Prevented? What Else Is Being Studied for KS? The Bottom Line What Is KS? Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a cancer-like disease. It originally was known as a disease affecting elderly men of Eastern... Read more »
Connect With Others
Kaposi's sarcoma
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Anyone out there who has KS or has knowledge about it?I need to communicate with you if you are that person. Please respond-I would be so very grateful. Thanks. Read more » Kaposi's Sarcoma - after four weeks?
Posted by Sprite1, 1 Reply
How quickly does Kaposi's Sarcoma manifest? In addition to what I believe are new moles, I also have a couple of flat red spots on my shoulder now.
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Any women out there with Kaposi's Sarcoma?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
I really need to talk with someone about KS. Heard that it is rare in women. Are there any ladies out there with Kaposi's sarcoma who could answer some questions/offer some support? I'll respond as soon as I see a reply to this post. Thanks!Read more »
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