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. 2023 Oct 23;8(6):101631. doi: 10.1016/j.esmoop.2023.101631
Objectives To describe the natural history and spectrum of AIDS–defining and non–AIDS-defining neoplasms in the setting of underlying HIV infection, viral co-infection(s), and associated risk behaviours
To be able to extrapolate treatment approaches with appropriate knowledge of tumour stage and clinical and immune status of the patient
Key Concepts Demonstrate an understanding of:
Conceptual framework comprised of basic epidemiology, pertinent disease pathogenesis, natural history, clinical manifestations and general orientation to therapeutic and/or preventive approach of the different AIDS-defining tumour types—Kaposi's sarcoma (KS); non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, including primary central nervous system lymphoma and Burkitt lymphoma; and cervical cancer
 Conceptual framework of the different non–AIDS-defining tumour types, especially Hodgkin's lymphoma, anal cancer, ocular surface squamous neoplasia, hepatocellular cancer, and lung cancer in certain settings
 Disease pathogenesis by virtue of coinfection with other tumorigenic viruses (eg, KS-associated herpes virus, Epstein-Barr virus, human papillomavirus, and hepatitis B/C virus) in the backdrop of HIV infection
 Differences in clinicopathologic and molecular characterisation, disease patterns and natural history of KS (eg, classical v endemic v epidemic v transplant less important) and NHL (eg, HIV-associated v non–HIV-associated v endemic Burkitt lymphoma)
 Thoughtful clinical assessment of tumour stage and immune status in selecting and optimising therapeutic approaches to the HIV-infected patient with cancer
 cART, monitoring of viral replication and immune status
Suitable therapeutic approaches using all modalities of cancer therapy for all tumour types including emerging contemporary modalities (eg, radiation, haematopoietic stem-cell transplantation) even in sub-Saharan Africa and/or referral in select instances to international centres
 Supportive and palliative care interventions and hospice referral
 Suitable prevention strategies, including modifying risk behaviours
 Systems-based knowledge and multidisciplinary team approaches in the management of patients with AIDS-associated malignancies
 cART treatment, drugs, monitoring, and OI prophylaxis strategies
 Systemic chemotherapy and/or other drug classes of anti-cancer agents
 The safety profiles of cART and systemic chemotherapy and the management thereof
 The identification of the access to new strategies of care for HIV infection and cancer through access to clinical trials and other appropriate supportive interventions that may be available and are expanding globally through international partnerships
Skills Demonstrate the ability to:
Select appropriate therapy in the context of tumour stage, clinical and immune status, and/or appropriate palliative care and hospice referral
 Participate actively in a variety of settings (outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, multidisciplinary tumour boards, women's health clinics and HIV clinics) to gain access to the spectrum of cases of malignant disease encountered in the backdrop of HIV infection
 Perform a thorough history and physical examination, including nuanced history and sentinel physical examination findings indicative of HIV risk behaviours and/or stigmata of HIV disease and associated neoplasms
 Present and discuss the cases
 Practise shared clinical decision making along the continuum of care from prevention and counselling to diagnostic, therapeutic (HIV therapy and anti-cancer therapy across all modalities), and palliative care and end-of-life decision making
 Apply clinical recommendations across the continuum of care based on understanding of performance status, tumour stage, clinical status and comorbid conditions, and immune status
Select, communicate and prescribe systemic therapy in the context of underlying immunosuppression and cancer status
Participate in multidisciplinary team approaches to the management of patients with AIDS-associated malignancies including in select instances referral to regional and/or international centres
 Discuss the collection of biosamples as part of emerging clinical/translational research pursuits
 Use various databases (eg, tumour and/or matched HIV infection registries; global tumour repositories including genomic profiles)