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How Long Does It Take To Get Rid Of Kaposi Sarcoma
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Ask the Experts
kaposi sarcomaI have had lesions for a year and but was not diagnosed with KS until this past August due to the medical oversight of an ill-experienced MD...Today I visited a doctor who said I should start Chemotherapy immediately....I'm HIV positive and...
Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.
University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
It is possible that if you have a good T cell response to your HIV medicines that the KS may regress on its own, so my advice would be to wait until you have been on therapy for at least 4 months before you decide chemotherapy is necessary. If the...
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kaposis sarcomadear doctori'm a (young) hiv+ guy from sydney, australia, for a year now. 3 months ago, i... Read more »How long does it take a Kaposi's sarcoma lesion to mature?How long does it typically take for a flat red kaposi's sarcoma lesion to develop into a... Read more »
Articles
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 »
Thirty Years of AIDS -- Cancer Trends in HIV, Then and NowUntil the mid-to-late 1970s, Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) was a rare form of cancer in high-income countries. When it did occur, it was mostly older men who were affected, with tumours appearing on their feet and legs. KS in these men caused mild... Read more »
CancersTable 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... Read more »
Sarcoma de Kaposi¿Qué Es el Sarcoma de Kaposi? ¿Cuál Es el Tratamiento? ¿Se Puede Prevenir el KS? ¿Qué Se Está Investigando Para el KS? En Pocas Palabras ¿Qué Es el Sarcoma de Kaposi? El sarcoma de Kaposi (KS por sus siglas en inglés) es una... 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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