What is Kaposi's sarcoma?
Kaposi sarcoma is a malignant cancerous vascular proliferation characterized by bluish-red skin nodules. The most frequent site of involvement is the skin; however it may also occur internally. It generally develops in people with compromised immune systems including those with AIDS.
What do patients take to treat Kaposi's sarcoma and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
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Radiation Therapy
(Brachytherapy (internal seed implants), Total Body Irradiation (TBI), Naso-pharyngeal Radiation Therapy)
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0 |
These charts show data from Kaposi's sarcoma patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Kaposi's sarcoma at PatientsLikeMe?
- 247 patients have this condition
- 0 New patients joined this month
- 0 say Kaposi's sarcoma is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 32% | Females |
|---|---|
| 68% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 0 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 1 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 0 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 0 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 1 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 2 |
These charts show data from Kaposi's sarcoma patients who have completed their condition history