Trends in cancer risk among people with AIDS in the United States 1980–2002

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Authors

Eric A. Engels · National Institutes of Health

Ruth M. Pfeiffer

Robert J. Biggar · National Cancer Institute

Abstract

Dramatic declines in KS and NHL were temporally related to improving therapies, especially introduction of HAART, but those with AIDS remain at marked risk. Among non-AIDS-related cancers, a recent increase in Hodgkin lymphoma was observed.

Topics & Keywords

Viral-associated cancers and disorders HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment HIV Research and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: AIDS

Volume 20, Issue 12, pp. 1645-1654

DOI: 10.1097/01.aids.0000238411.75324.59

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