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Kaposi's Sarcoma : In Depth - Overview

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Statistics About Kaposi's Sarcoma
Some people use statistics to try to figure out their chances of getting cancer or of being cured. Statistics show what happens with large groups of people. Because no two people are alike, statistics can't be used to know or predict what will happen to a particular person.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Am I at Risk for Kaposi's Sarcoma?
Certain factors can make one person more likely to get Kaposi's sarcoma than another person. These are called risk factors.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
What Can I Do if I Am at Risk for Kaposi's Sarcom...
There is no test to tell whether you have Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) before the lesions grow. Sometimes KS lesions are the first sign of AIDS. If you have HIV, it is important for you to get regular checkups and follow a treatment plan.
Source:StayWell
Date:January 6, 2006
What Are the Symptoms of Kaposi's Sarcoma?
It may take a long time for you or your doctor to see symptoms of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS). If you are exposed to risk factors or think you have KS, see a doctor. The major symptoms of KS are lesions, lymphedema, and swelling of the lymph nodes. Unexplained fever or unwanted weight loss are also symptoms.
Source:StayWell
Date:January 6, 2006
What Is Kaposi's Sarcoma?
To help you understand what is happening when you have cancer, it helps to know how your body works normally. Your body is made up of tiny building blocks called cells. Healthy cells grow and multiply when the body needs them, and die out when the body does not need them.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
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