Kaposi’s sarcoma remains one of the most common cancers in people living with HIV. Kaposi’s sarcoma usually appears as lesions on the skin or on mucosal surfaces (like inside the mouth or genitals).

A definitive diagnosis of Kaposi sarcoma (KS) requires a biopsy and a microscopic evaluation of the tissue sample. However, ...

Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a low-grade vascular neoplasm mediated by the human herpesvirus-8. Only 1 clinical subtype, the endemic/African subtype, commonly affects the pediatric population.

The histological appearance of Kaposi's sarcoma tissue stained by silver impregnation suggests that the sarcoma originates from the reticulo-endothelial tissue. Like Burkitt's lymphoma ...

Considering taking supplements to treat kaposi sarcoma? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of kaposi sarcoma. Follow the links to read common uses ...

In 1983 surgeons across East Africa began to compare notes about a new disease, known colloquially as “slim,” which was ...

Researchers at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, after decades of research efforts, have developed a mouse model of Kaposi sarcoma that could be key to the development of new drugs to ...

KS, Kaposi's sarcoma. As a Peer Navigator, I meet with patients after their diagnosis. I share my personal experiences with overcoming the challenges of KS. We show educational videos, where I am ...

Sub-Saharan Africa bears a disproportionate share of the global burden of HIV- associated Kaposi's sarcoma (KS), with high morbidity and mortality rates influenced by stigma, delayed diagnosis, and ...