AIDS-Related Malignancies: Emerging Challenges in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy

AIDS-Related Malignancies: Emerging Challenges in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Matthew C. Cheung, Liron Pantanowitz, Bruce Dezube Oncologist 2005; 10: 412-426 Author Information and Disclosures Target Audience: Physicians who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical cancer medicine regarding lymphomas and are involved in providing patient care in a cancer care environment. Method of Physician Participation: Read course materials, complete course quiz and evaluation form (optional). Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader should be able to: Describe the pathogenesis and clinical presentation of Kaposi's sarcoma, with a special emphasis on Kaposi's sarcoma herpesvirus/human herpesvirus-8, and outline treatment approaches. Discuss the pathogenesis, epidemiology, and treatment of AIDS-related lymphomas. Discuss the increasing incidence of non-AIDS-defining malignancies such as Hodgkin's lymphoma and plasma cell disorders in patients with HIV infection. Explain how, in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy, both AIDS-related lymphoma and Hodgkin's lymphoma patients may be treated with therapies previously reserved for their immunocompetent counterparts. The NIH/FAES designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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