Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To see our full nondiscrimination statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Kaposi’s Sarcoma

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Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) is a cancer that causes patches cancer cells and blood cells to grow in the lining of the mouth, nose and throat or in other organs. There are four types of Kaposi’s sarcoma. The most common type is AIDS-related KS, which develops in those infected with HIV. Classic KS occurs mainly in older people of Mediterranean, Eastern European, and Middle Eastern descent. Endemic KA occurs in people living in Equatorial Africa, and latrogenic KS occurs in people whose immune systems are compromised after an organ transplant.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Cancer Center

The Cancer Center’s experienced specialists combine their skills to create a personalized plan that takes all your needs into account. Our comprehensive, multi-specialty team appr…
Cancer Center
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Skin Cancer Program

Our program offers oncology, dermatology, surgery, and more for all types of skin cancers, so your cancer treatment fits your life, not the other way around.
Skin Cancer Program