Kaposi's Sarcoma Is A Malignancy Of What

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Kaposi's Sarcoma (KS)

These treatments only deal with the skin lesions, not with KS overall. Skin lesions may come back after treatment. If KS has spread into internal organs, systemic (whole-body) drug treatment is used. If ART is not enough, the drugs doxorubicin (Doxil) daunorubicin (DaunoXome) or paclitaxel (Taxol) may be added. Doxil and DaunoXome are anti-cancer drugs in "liposomal" form. "Liposomal" means that tiny amounts of drug are encased in small fat...

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Kaposi Sarcoma

Does Kaposi Sarcoma kill you?...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is most commonly isolated to the skin, where it is rarely fatal. On the other hand internal, or visceral KS can be very complicated and lead to organ dysfunction, and yes, death. BY... Read more »

Kaposi Sarcoma: How does it appear

What does Kaposi Sarcoma look like on the skin? ...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

The skin lesions appear most often on the lower extremities, face (especially the nose), mouth, and genitalia, but they can also appear in many other places. The lesions are often oblong, but can appear in many other shapes. The lesions can appear... Read more »

Sarcoma de Kaposis

Dr. Santana:Tengo un amigo que se le diagnostico Sarcoma de Kaposis. Que tratamiento y medicamentos puede seguir? Puede desaparecerle el Sarcoma despues de un buen tratamiento?...

Response from Jorge Santana Bagur, M.D.

Universidad de Puerto Rico

+Definitivamente. Si el caso del que me habla es VIH positivo, la primera linea en el tratamiento seria terapia antiretroviral la cual en la mayoria de los casos de no estar diseminado el KS seria suficiente.Luego de esto el tratamiento comprende... Read more »

Kaposi's Sarcoma in early infection?

Hi,,when does Kaposi's Sarcoma appear? can it appear in the first 1 to 3 months of infection? or it appears after yaers?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Kaposi/s sarcoma can be seen over a wide range of HIV situations though in general it is seen after many years of infection-rarely after just several months. KH... Read more »

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kaposi's sarcoma

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

If a Kaposi's sarcoma is diagnosed, is it an important thing to
treat? I guess the question is, will other things kill a person
first?....Is this a sign that the end is in sight? What relevence
is a Kaposi's... Read more »

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.

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kaposi's sarcoma

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

does anyone here have KS? 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 »

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