Other Treatments for AIDS

June 10, 2008 - 7:30am

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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:

Conn HF, Rakel RE. Conn's Current Therapy 2001 . 53rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Company; 2001.

HIV/AIDS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/ . Updated September 2008. Accessed September 25, 2008.

HIV/AIDS. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases website. Available at: http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/ . Accessed September 25, 2008.

Noble J, Greene HL. Textbook of Primary Care Medicine . 3rd ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby, Inc; 2000.

Last reviewed October 2009 by ]]>David L. Horn, MD, FACP]]>

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.