Kaposi's sarcoma

Explain to patients that treatment of KS does not eradicate the human herpesvirus-8, and the risk for future KS persists even after complete remission.[2]National Comprehensive Cancer Network. NCCN clinical practice guidelines in oncology: Kaposi sarcoma [internet publication]. https://www.nccn.org/guidelines/category_1 ​

Advise patients to look for any new lesions and/or associated lymphoedema, and report them to their healthcare provider. Patients may wish to consult online guidance and advice. Medline Plus: Kaposi sarcoma Opens in new window American Cancer Society: Kaposi sarcoma Opens in new window Mayo Clinic: Kaposi sarcoma Opens in new window