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AIDS-related cancer

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Definition

A type of cancer that is more likely to occur in people who are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). AIDS-related cancers include Kaposi sarcoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, cervical cancer, Hodgkin lymphoma, and cancers of the mouth, throat, liver, lung, and anus.

Resource

Title: National Cancer Institute
NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

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