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Marc Franke is part of an exclusive circle of people cured of HIV after a stem cell transplant to treat cancer.

The Düsseldorf Patient received his transplant in 2013, but his doctors were cautious about declaring a cure.

However, lung cancer incidence among HIV-positive people has fallen over the past two decades.

Molnupiravir, the first oral antiviral for COVID-19, reduces the risk of hospitalization or death if started within five days.

Cirrhosis severity and CD4 cell counts were linked to a greater chance of developing liver cancer.

Suppression of hepatitis B virus with antiviral treatment lowered the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma by 58%.

The HIV protease inhibitor combination did not speed recovery or reduce the risk of death in a large study.

Attendees will hear news about the second probable HIV cure, long-acting injectable meds and COVID-19.

People living with HIV are also facing cancer as they age.

The Trump administration had proposed changing which meds were covered, including HIV and cancer drugs.