Management of AIDS-Defining Cancers
Summary
- Liposomal anthracyclines and taxanes are the major chemotherapeutic agents used to treat KS (Management Guidelines)[NCCN KS]
- G-CSFs (eg, pegfilgrastim) are useful adjuncts to chemotherapy in patients with an ANC < 1000 cells/mm3 Liposomal Anthracyclines
- Liposomal anthracycline pegylated doxorubicin liposomal is used as first-line treatment for KS, typically in addition to ART (Management Guidelines)[NCCN KS; Krown 2004b; Northfelt 1998; Northfelt 1997; Cianfrocca 2010]
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Keywords: Cancer