The Cancer News: Kaposi sarcoma in 2026: A disease controlled in the West, still devastating sub-Saharan Africa

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The Cancer News commentary

Kaposi sarcoma (KS) represents one of the starkest global disparities in cancer care. While largely controlled in high-income countries through antiretroviral therapy (ART), KS continues to drive significant mortality in sub-Saharan Africa due to limited access to treatment, infrastructure challenges, and delayed diagnosis.

A commentary examines the biology, clinical spectrum, treatment landscape, and, critically, the barriers that continue to prevent equitable care for patients with KS worldwide.

Read the full commentary here.

 

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