A lower dosage may also reduce side effects. This treatment involves medication given directly into your vein. It differs from radiation, in that it works throughout your body, not just on the lesions themselves. This is used when KS has affected internal organs or has caused many skin lesions. The problem with chemotherapy is that it can further weaken the immune system.
Side effects can include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, hair loss, liver and kidney problems.
Ask your doctor which treatment would be best suited to your needs. AIDS and HIV infection.