title: Defining the role of radiation therapy in the management of epidemic Kaposi's sarcoma.
abstract: The role of radiotherapy in the treatment of epidemic Kaposi's sarcoma needs to be defined. Over the past 4 years, we have irradiated 47 Kaposi's sarcomas in 38 patients having AIDS. Doses ranging from 800 cGy in 1 fraction to 3000 cGy in 10 fractions over 2 weeks were applied on an individualized basis. Treatment generally was successful in achieving palliation; however, toxicity in certain circumstances argues against indiscriminate use of this modality.
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010166:Palliative Care; D012514:Sarcoma, Kaposi / Q000209:etiology / Q000532:radiotherapy*