HIV- and AIDS-associated cancers

Ellen R Carr

doi:10.1188/13.CJON.201-204

HIV- and AIDS-associated cancers

Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2013 Apr;17(2):201-4. doi: 10.1188/13.CJON.201-204.

Author

Ellen R Carr¹

Affiliation

¹ Moores University of California, San Diego, USA. ecarr@ucsd.edu

PMID: 23538257
DOI: 10.1188/13.CJON.201-204

Abstract

One of the most significant world epidemics in history, HIV/AIDS, has been a research priority since its discovery in 1981. This review article provides an update on HIV/AIDS, with a specific focus on the diagnosis and care of patients with HIV- and AIDS-associated cancers.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
HIV Infections / complications*
HIV Infections / drug therapy
Humans
Neoplasms / complications*