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Tags: #Cancer

What Is Kaposi’s Sarcoma Cancer TYPES OF KAPOSI’S SARCOMA CANCER, CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS OF KAPOSI’S SARCOMA Kaposi’s sarcoma is a rare skin cancer that occurs most often among HIV/AIDS patients on highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) who are taking at least three different medications for their HIV infection for at least six months without stopping therapy to treat opportunistic infections such as tuberculosis (TB) or fungal infections such as candidiasis (thrush). It often begins as a red bump (lesion) that slowly enlarges. The lesion can appear anywhere on the body but usually appears on the face and neck, particularly around the mouth and eyes. Lesions of Kaposi’s sarcoma also may appear under your fingernails or in your urethra. The first sign of Kaposi sarcoma may be a rash on the skin. This patchy redness and itching can occur anywhere on the body, including: Face. The most common site for lesions is the face, especially around the mouth and eyes. Chest. Kaposi sarcoma can spread to the chest cavity, causing an enlarged spleen (splenomegaly) or enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or armpit area. Arms and legs. Lesions may occur on the arms and legs, especially in people who have had a previous infection with HIV or another sexually transmitted disease (STD).