The cancers most commonly linked to HHV-8 include:
Kaposi's Sarcoma (KS): This is the most well-known cancer associated with HHV-8. KS is characterized by lesions on the skin, in the mouth, and sometimes in internal organs. Primary Effusion Lymphoma (PEL): A rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that typically occurs in body cavities such as the pleural, peritoneal, and pericardial spaces. Multicentric Castleman's Disease (MCD): A rare disorder that involves an overgrowth of cells in the body's lymph nodes.
