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Cancers

Table of Contents What is Cancer? Kaposi's Sarcoma (KS) Lymphoma Cervical Cancer Anal Cancer Liver Cancer Lung Cancer Conclusion What is Cancer? Cancer refers to the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of certain cells thatcan interfere with normal body functions. Cancer can spread (metastasize) fromwhere it starts growing to other organs and parts of the body. Cancer candestroy healthy cells and cause illness and death. A...

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HIV & Malignant Melanoma

Hello and thank you ALL for your contributions to this forum.I'm a 33yo male. In December, 2003 I tested HIV-Negative. In September, 2004 I tested HIV-Positive with no co-infection.I began monitoring the status of my HIV infection and was...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

You are having to deal with a lot. I have had other patients who have had to confront both HIV and malignant melanoma. It is not clear they are related but I would not be surprised if they are in some way.Control of your HIV can only help your... Read more »

Malignant skin cancer; is this AIDS?

My daughter has been diagnosed with malignant skin cancer. More tests are pending. She is worried about AIDS because of a stupid relationship with a promisicious needle user. What are the initial symptoms of AIDS?...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

There are many forms of malignant skin cancer; some are worse than others. What type does your daughter have? Although some skin cancers are related to HIV/AIDS, most skin cancers are not. If you are (or she is) concerned about HIV infection,... Read more »

Malignant lymphoma? do I need nuclear scan or beta-2-microglobulin test?

I'm a 25 yrs old male with no other health problems except for the last 5,6 months. Recently, starting 5,6 weeks ago I began developing mild to moderate pains(more like a pressure feeling) in the axillary and groin regions on both sides of the...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

Dear Daniel,Nothing in your query suggests to me that you have lymphoma. There are many causes of lymph nodes other than lymphoma. The most common cause of enlarged lymph nodes is when they enlarge to fight off an infection (such lymph nodes are... Read more »

Will chemotherapy affect HIV Testing?

I recently started chemotherapy for malignant melanoma (combination of Temodar and Thalidomide). I'm HIV negative, but I wanted to get tested...last test was about 6 months ago. Will these drugs have any effect on the test results - false...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

Chemotherapy in general will NOT affect HIV testing.On a separate note, however, your desire for frequent testing makes me concernedthat you are participating in high-risk activities. If this is indeed the case, you might want to think about... Read more »

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KS Question

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Can Karposi's Sarcoma show up a few months after initial HIV infection?

Does it take time to develop or can this show up right after infection? Read more »

does this look like kaposi's sarcoma? picture

Posted by anxious66, 2 Replies

i have read that kaposi sarcoma can present itself at any stage of HIV infection, this is IF i was infected which everyone i'v spoken to is convinced i havent.

risk was unprotected oral msm me giving for about a minute, no ejaculation, possibly... Read more »

kaposi's sarcoma

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

does anyone here have KS? Read more »

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