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.
How do members experience Kaposi's sarcoma?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Kaposi's sarcoma*
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Common symptom
Stress
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Depressed mood
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Common symptom
Fatigue
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Kaposi's sarcoma*
Who has Kaposi's sarcoma on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 9 | |
| 60s | 10 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 28 | |
| Female | 4 |