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HIV-Associated Cancers and Related Diseases

Year: 2018

Type: review

Abstract: Cancer is a leading cause of death in patients with AIDS. The incidence of AIDS-defining cancers has been stable owing to highly active antiretroviral therapy, but among patients who survive AIDS for long periods, the incidence of common age-related cancers is increasing.

Source: New England Journal of Medicine

DOI: 10.1056/nejmra1615896

Authors: Robert Yarchoan, Thomas S. Uldrick

Institutions: National Cancer Institute, Center for Cancer Research

Language: English

Topic: Viral-associated cancers and disorders

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute