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What Types of Cancer Are Common in AIDS Patients?

Several types of cancer are more prevalent in people with AIDS. These include:
1. Kaposi's Sarcoma: This cancer forms in the lining of blood and lymph vessels and is associated with Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8). It is more aggressive in individuals with AIDS.
2. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: This includes various subtypes of lymphoma, most notably primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma.
3. Invasive Cervical Cancer: This cancer is strongly associated with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection, which is more difficult to clear in immunocompromised individuals.

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