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Infections Linked to One in Eight Cancer Cases

7/4/2025

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A groundbreaking revelation in cancer research reveals that infections could be responsible for one in eight cancer cases. Prof. Adriana Albini sheds light on the role of microbes like HPV and bacteria in tumor growth. With 2.2 million infections-related cancers each year, particularly in low-income nations, this knowledge is vital for shaping future prevention and treatment efforts.

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A groundbreaking revelation in cancer research reveals that infections could be responsible for one in eight cancer cases. Prof. Adriana Albini sheds light on the role of microbes like HPV and bacteria in tumor growth. With 2.2 million infections-related cancers each year, particularly in low-income nations, this knowledge is vital for shaping future prevention and treatment efforts.