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__KAPOSI SARCOMA__

This video is the diagnosis of kaposi sarcoma....... **


 * kapsoi sarcoma develops in the cells that line the lymphs or blood vessels
 * form purple, brown, or red blotches or tumors on skin
 * affected areas are called lesions
 * some lesions are benign and others are malignant
 * different from other cancers because it is classified based on the type of people it infects
 * most common in USA is aids-related
 * HIV allows KS to take hold by weakening the immune system
 * **__Types of KS:__**
 * Classic- Mediterranean descent
 * Endemic- African blood
 * Iatrogenic- people w/ organ transplants

ACS: All about Kaposi Sarcoma, American Cancer Society www.cancer.org

1. One point that I learned on your page that I did not know before was: I had never even heard of this type of cancer before, so I learned about a new type of cancer 2. The page you created was informative or interesting because: this page informs me about a type of cancer that I've never heard of before, and also the video is interesting. 3. How I can use this information in my life now or in the future is... If I ever see anything like this describes on my skin or somebody elses skin, I can tell them to go to the doctors to get it tested. 4. I would still like to know more about... how quickly this cancer develops. KH

1. One point that I learned on your page that I did not know before was: that kaposi sarcoma even exists. 2. The page you created was informative or interesting because: it tells you what to look for on your skin that might mean you have kaposi sarcoma 3. How I can use this information in my life now or in the future is... by keeping in mind that this cancer exists and keeping an eye out for any skin lesions 4. I would still like to know more about... how common it is.................................EP

1. One point that I learned on your page that I did not know before was: That kapsoi sarcoma forms in cells that line blood vessels LM 2. The page you created was informative or interesting because: I thought your page was interesting because you had a film. LM 3. How I can use this information in my life now or in the future is...If I see any thing like this on myself I know I need to go to the doctor LM 4. I would still like to know more about… how this cancer is treated LM