BMC’s Yawkey building doors are now closed as an entrance as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our campus and provide you with the best clinical care.

All patients and visitors on our main campus must enter our hospital via Shapiro, Menino, or Moakley buildings, where they will be greeted by team members at a new centralized check-in desk before continuing to the hospital. We are excited to welcome you and appreciate your patience as we improve our facilities.

Kaposi’s Sarcoma

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Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) is a cancer that causes patches cancer cells and blood cells to grow in the lining of the mouth, nose and throat or in other organs. There are four types of Kaposi’s sarcoma. The most common type is AIDS-related KS, which develops in those infected with HIV. Classic KS occurs mainly in older people of Mediterranean, Eastern European, and Middle Eastern descent. Endemic KA occurs in people living in Equatorial Africa, and latrogenic KS occurs in people whose immune systems are compromised after an organ transplant.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Cancer Center

The Cancer Center’s experienced specialists combine their skills to create a personalized plan that takes all your needs into account. Our comprehensive, multi-specialty team appr…
Cancer Center
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Cutaneous Cancer Program

The multidisciplinary specialists at the Cutaneous Cancer Program treats all types of skin cancers.
Cutaneous Cancer Program