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Common Questions on AIDS Oncology
AIDS-related Lymphoma Kaposi’s Sarcoma

AIDS-related Lymphoma

Do you have some basic information on AIDS-related lymphoma?
Lymphoma fact sheet – AIDS.ORG

What types of lymphoma do AIDS patients get? Do you have any information on these specific types?
AIDS/HIV-Related Lymphomas – Patients Against Lymphoma

Where is the first place I should look for treatment information?
AIDS-Related Lymphoma: Treatment – NCI/PDQ®

I’m having trouble with tingling and burning in my hands and feet. My doctor says this is peripheral neuropathy and is from my treatment for lymphoma. Do you have any information on this?
Peripheral Neuropathy – AIDS.ORG
Cancer-Related Neuropathies – The Neuropathy Association


Kaposi’s Sarcoma

Do you have some basic information on Kaposi’s Sarcoma?
Kaposi’s Sarcoma (KS) – AIDS.ORG
What Is Kaposi Sarcoma? - ACS

I heard that Kaposi’s Sarcoma is staged differently than other cancers. Can you explain this?
How is Kaposi’s Sarcoma staged – American Cancer Society

I know that the main symptom of Kaposi’s Sarcoma is purple-colored lesions. How else can it be diagnosed?
How is Kaposi’s Sarcoma diagnosed – American Cancer Society

Where is the first place I should look for treatment information?
Kaposi’s Sarcoma: Treatment – NCI/PDQ®

What are some of the ways Kaposi’s Sarcoma is treated?
Lesions are not life threatening and sometimes do not need to be treated. However, some people might choose treatment if the physical appearance bothers them.
AIDS-Related KS – American Cancer Society

I’m having trouble with swelling in my arms and legs. My doctor says this is called lymphedema. Do you have any information that may help this?
Lymphoedema – CancerBACUP
Understanding lymphedema – American Cancer Society

I’m interested in clinical trials for Kaposi's Sarcoma. Where should I start?
Sarcoma, Kaposi – ClinicalTrials.gov

Do you have a list of websites, books, and other resources on AIDS oncology?
Information Finder on Other Cancer


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