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Viral Infections May Reactivate Dormant Breast Cancer Cells, Increasing Relapse Risk

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Source: HuffPost
Viral Infections May Reactivate Dormant Breast Cancer Cells, Increasing Relapse Risk
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New research suggests that respiratory viruses like COVID and flu may reactivate dormant breast cancer cells in the lungs through immune responses, potentially increasing the risk of metastasis, highlighting the importance of vaccination and preventive measures for cancer survivors.

Topics:health#breast-cancer#cancer-recurrence#covid#flu#health#viral-infections
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  1. New Research Suggests An Alarming Relationship Between COVID, Flu And Breast Cancer  HuffPost
  2. Respiratory viruses awaken dormant breast cancer cells and raise relapse risk  News-Medical
  3. Respiratory viruses like flu, coronavirus may trigger cancer relapse: Study  Business Standard
  4. COVID, the flu and other viral infections can re-awaken dormant breast cancer cells, new study in mice shows  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

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