Kaposi’s Sarcoma Flashcards
1
Q
What is Kaposi’s Sarcoma?
A
Type of cancer that forms in the lining of blood and lymph vessels.
2
Q
What do Kaposi’s Sarcoma lesions typically look like?
A
They typically appear as painless purplish spots on the legs, feet, or face.
3
Q
What is Kaposi’s Sarcoma commonly associated with?
A
It is commonly associated with HIV and AIDS.
4
Q
What type of therapy is used in the treatment of Kaposi’s Sarcoma?
A
Radiation therapy is used in treatment for skin lesions and lymph node regions.
5
Q
What types of radiation are used for different areas in Kaposi’s Sarcoma treatment?
A
Electrons are used for superficial areas and photons for deeper seated lymph node tumors.
6
Q
What is the dose schedule for radiation therapy in Kaposi’s Sarcoma?
A
3000 cGy in 10 fx or 800 cGy in 1 fx.
