Ways To Treat Kaposi's Sarcoma

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy stops the growth of cancer cells by destroying them or putting a stop to their ability to divide. This type of therapy can be administered in a variety of ways, including injected into a muscle or vein, taken orally, or placed directly into tissue, an organ, body cavity, or the cerebrospinal fluid. Chemotherapy can affect cancer cells in one area or the entire body depending on the method of administration. The type of procedure used depends on the location of lesions. If they're in one particular area on the outside of the body, the intralesional method can be used.

Electrochemotherapy is a form of chemotherapy that utilizes a surgical instrument to penetrate cancerous cells with short surges of electricity. The viability of this method is being considered as a treatment for various types of Kaposi's sarcoma. It's currently being used for local lesions on the skin. The therapy can be performed intravenously for patients with extensive lesions.

Keep reading to discover more treatment options for Kaposi's sarcoma.