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Severe Covid, Flu May Prime Lungs for Cancer Years Later: New Study Reveals Link

Researchers found that when patients experience serious cases of Covid-19 or influenza, the infection can leave the lungs in a prolonged state of inflammation, which can make it easier for cancer cells to grow.

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News18•13-03-2026, 08:35

Severe Covid, Flu May Prime Lungs for Cancer Years Later: New Study Reveals Link

•A University of Virginia study suggests severe Covid-19 or flu could create conditions in the lungs for future tumor development.
•Severe infections cause prolonged lung inflammation, altering the biological environment in ways that may facilitate cancer cell growth.
•Vaccinated subjects showed fewer inflammatory changes linked to tumor growth, suggesting a protective role for vaccines against long-term damage.
•The link between infections and cancer isn't entirely new; chronic inflammation and immune system changes are believed to be key mechanisms.
•Findings are in early stages and require further human studies; the concern primarily focuses on severe infections, not mild cases.

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