Management of AIDS-Defining Cancers
Summary
- HIV-infected patients are at an increased risk of several cancers including AIDS-defining malignancies, KS, high-grade B-cell NHL, and ICC
- Early referral to a multidisciplinary team that includes oncologists, infectious disease specialists, and pharmacists is recommended to optimize patient outcomes (Management Guidelines)[BHIVA HIV Cancer; Brook 2004]
- Patients may present with minimal or rapidly progressing KS disease
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Keywords: Cancer, Primary Care Considerations