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Source: Kaposi Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 17, 2023 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview
There are different types of treatment for patients with Kaposi sarcoma.
The following types of treatment are used to treat Kaposi sarcoma:
The following types of treatment are used to treat Kaposi sarcoma:
HAART
The following types of treatment are used to treat Kaposi sarcoma:
Radiation therapy
The following types of treatment are used to treat Kaposi sarcoma:
Surgery
The following types of treatment are used to treat Kaposi sarcoma:
Cryosurgery
The following types of treatment are used to treat Kaposi sarcoma:
Chemotherapy
The following types of treatment are used to treat Kaposi sarcoma:
Immunotherapy
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Targeted therapy
Treatment for Kaposi sarcoma may cause side effects.
Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.
Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment.
Follow-up tests may be needed.
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