In African children the drug cyclophosphamide is the treatment of choice. This drug is so effective that one dose may be enough to cause the tumour to disappear. However, it is very important to complete the course of treatment in order to prevent the tumour recurring. In AIDS patients treatment is less successful because of the underlying HIV infection. In addition to drugs, these patients are usually given X-rays which cause the tumour to shrink.
Prognosis See above.