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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

HIV/AIDS. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease website. Available at: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/HIVAIDS/Understanding/Pages/whatAreHIVAIDS.aspx. Accessed May 15, 2013.

HIV/AIDS. Center for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/index.html. Accessed May 15, 2013.

A guide to primary care of people with HIV/AIDS. National Institute of Health and Human Services website. Available at: http://hab.hrsa.gov/deliverhivaidscare/files/primary2004ed.pdf. Accessed May 15, 2013.

HIV and AIDS. American Academy of Family Physicians website. Available at: http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/hiv-and-aids.html . Updated December 2010. Accessed May 15, 2013.

Revision Information

Reviewer: Michael K. Mansour, MD, PhD
Review Date: 05/2013 -
Update Date: 05/20/2013 -

This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.

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