Solid malignant neoplasms occurring against the background of HIV infection: diagnosis, treatment, outcomes – the experience of the Tsyb Medical Radiological Research Centre. Observational study
Observational study shows treatment outcomes for malignant neoplasms in HIV patients, highlighting the role of antiretroviral therapy.
Key Points
Patients with HIV can receive full antitumor treatment, achieving similar outcomes to those without HIV, which is significant for advancing cancer care.
Among 154 HIV-infected patients, 88% had AIDS, and most were receiving antiretroviral therapy at their oncological diagnosis, indicating treatment integration.
Surgical treatment was performed in over 53% of patients, while complications arose in 27% during antitumor therapy, emphasizing treatment challenges.
Only 4 deaths were noted during follow-up, showing that with proper management, HIV-infected cancer patients can have favorable outcomes.