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Other Treatments for AIDS

For Managing HIV-related Cancers

People with HIV infection or AIDS are at increased risk of developing certain cancers. Recommended cancer treatments will depend on the type of cancer.

Treatments may include:

Highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART)—to suppress the HIV virus and restore immune function
Radiation therapy —to treat cancers related to HIV/AIDS
Chemotherapy —to treat cancers related to HIV/AIDS
Treatment of cancer-related anemia, wasting, bleeding, and seizures

References:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2010. MMWR. 2010;59(No. RR-12):1-110.

Conn HF, Rakel RE. Conn's Current Therapy 2001. 53rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Company; 2001.

HIV/AIDS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: . Updated September 2008. Accessed September 25, 2008.

HIV/AIDS. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases website. Available at: . Accessed September 25, 2008.

Noble J, Greene HL. Textbook of Primary Care Medicine. 3rd ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby, Inc; 2000.

Last reviewed December 2011 by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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