Question 1

is a kaposi sarcoma itchy or raised?

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Raised: Lesion are typically raised and itching is variable.

Question 2

i have purple bumps on my labia, 4 raised, some just dots. they don't hurt, but bleed. angiokeratoma or kaposi sarcoma or herpes? i'm very worried!

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Possibly: see MD: This does not sound typical of a herpetic lesion but could be either of the other two. What concerns me is that you are asking about two very unusual lesions that suggest unprotected and risky sexual behaviors. Use of condoms may help to diminish this risk. To confirm the presence of these possible diagnoses you will need to see your gynecologist for an exam and possible biopsy.

Question 3

what are they symptoms of kaposi sarcoma?

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Depends: Kaposi sarcoma is a malignancy of the blood vessel wall; it can occur in men of middle eastern descent and is usually not aggressive, it can also appear with HIV (aggressive) . The lesions usually appear as purplish bumps on the skin. They may also appear in the mouth or GI tract and can be a cause of bleeding. Sometimes they can become painful if they progress in size. Hope that this is helpful.

Question 4

what are the different stages of kaposi sarcoma?

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Skin vs. visceral: There are no specific stages, but the earliest form of ks is usually cutaneous (skin lesions), which can be mild or severe depending on how extensive it is.  People with extensive ks or more advanced immunosuppression can develop visceral ks: involvement of internal organs such as the GI tract or lungs.  Of those, lung involvement is usually has the worst prognosis.

Question 5

what do you do after surgery for kaposi sarcoma?

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Monitor: Keep checking for new lesions. Removing an individual lesion does not prevent the formation of new lesions at a different site.

Question 6

what can i do to address my kaposi sarcoma fear?

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Find the cause: Psychotherapy can help you find the cause of your fear and eliminate it.  Contact a psychologist.

Question 7

when does kaposi sarcoma come in when having aids?  is it like 1 year or 2 years?

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Kaposi was: The purple badge at the height of the HIV crisis, but is not seen very frequently at all in the age of highly active anti-retroviral therapy.  We know that people with low cd-4 counts and measurable viral loads are stil at risk for all of the "immunocompromised" diseases, but religiously comliant hiv+ folks commonly have rising cd-4 counts and undetectable hiv. Counts not time!

Question 8

my husband had kaposi sarcoma cancer , could he have a child who would not inherit this?

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Yes: Kaposi sarcoma is caused by a virus, human herpesvirus 8, so your husband's son will not inherit the disease.

Question 9

what is a kaposi sarcoma?

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A rare cancer: Kaposi's sarcoma is a relatively uncommon cancer that is most often associated with HIV or older age. A virus called hhv8 is associated with many of these cancers.

Question 10

can kaposi sarcoma change colors?

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Usually red or black: Kaposi is full of blood so should be red to black in color.

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