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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*
*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*
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with Kaposi's sarcoma
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.
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Treatments taken by people for Kaposi's sarcoma
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Compare treatments taken by people with Kaposi's sarcoma
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have Kaposi's sarcoma through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with Kaposi's sarcoma? Members in the forum might have the answers.