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Kaposi's Sarcoma : Understanding Your Diagnosis

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Understanding Your Diagnosis

I've Just Been Told I Have Kaposi's Sarcoma
Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a type of cancer. There are few things scarier than being told you have cancer. You may feel like you're in shock. You may not want to believe what the doctor has told you. And there are probably many questions you want to ask but you don't know where to start.
Source:StayWell
Date:January 6, 2006
How Does My Doctor Know I Have Kaposi's Sarcoma?
Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) lesions can look like other kinds of skin problems. Because of this, your doctor will take a sample of the lesion to see whether it is KS. This sample is called a biopsy. Usually, KS cells are easy to see under a microscope, and your doctor should be able to tell what it is.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Tests that Help Evaluate Kaposi's Sarcoma
Your doctor may also suggest these tests to find out if you have Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) and where it is.
Source:StayWell
Date:January 6, 2006
Bronchoscopy
Call your doctor if you have shortness of breath, a temperature above 101.0° F for more than 24 hours, or bleeding from your nose or throat. If you have chest pain or severe shortness of breath, call right away.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Computed Tomography (CT)
Computed tomography (CT) is a test that combines x-rays and computer scans. The result is a detailed picture that can show problems with soft tissues (such as the lining of your sinuses), organs (such as your kidneys or lungs), and bones.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Lower GI Endoscopy
Lower GI endoscopy allows your doctor to view your lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Your entire colon and rectum can be examined (colonoscopy). Or just the rectum and sigmoid colon can be examined (sigmoidoscopy).
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Upper GI Endoscopy
Upper GI endoscopy allows your doctor to look directly into the beginning of your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) make up the upper GI tract.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
X-ray
An x-ray uses a small amount of radiation to create images of your bones and internal organs. X-rays are most often used to detect bone or joint problems, or to check the heart and lungs (chest x-ray).
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Understanding Your Type of Kaposi's Sarcoma
It's important to know which type you have, because not all types of KS are related to HIV and AIDS.
Source:StayWell
Date:January 6, 2006
How Kaposi's Sarcoma Spreads
Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) often involves lesions on the skin. Lesions may also grow inside the mouth. KS can spread to other parts of the body. Here are some of the areas that can be affected.
Source:StayWell
Date:January 6, 2006
Understanding Your Stage of Kaposi's Sarcoma
If you are diagnosed with Kaposi's sarcoma (KS), your doctor needs to know the stage of the cancer. The stage of a cancer tells how far the cancer has spread. It also helps determine the best treatment for you. It is hard to stage AIDS-related KS because it comes from a disease that hurts the entire immune system.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
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