Cancer specialists not making decisions based on HIV status, but also not discussing HIV with patients

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A qualitative study explored factors that influenced how oncologists approached cancer treatment among people living with HIV in the US. The providers rarely discussed the intersection of HIV and cancer with their patients, often for confidentiality reasons. None had received specific training on HIV, and most reported treating HIV like any other chronic health condition. They did report routine communication with their patient’s HIV providers.

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