According to the Cancer Research of UK, one study
estimates more than 1.8 million new cases of virus-associated cancer are diagnosed world-wide each year.
The group believes that progress can be made to prevent additional cases of cancer by focusing on vaccines to battle
the viruses. While very few individuals with viruses actually go on to develop cancer, the possibility of preventing
that percentage, estimated to be at about 25 percent world wide, is enticing to many researchers. In particular,
cervical cancer research has seen some exciting advancement this year with the use of the vaccine that helps
curb infection from the human papilloma virus (HPV). Other cancers that have been linked to viruses are:
stomach, liver, nasopharyngeal carcinoma (nasal passages), lymphomas and leukemia.Note: The contents of this blog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or substitute for professional care. For medical emergencies, dial 911!
Vaccines may help with cancer
According to the Cancer Research of UK, one study
estimates more than 1.8 million new cases of virus-associated cancer are diagnosed world-wide each year.
The group believes that progress can be made to prevent additional cases of cancer by focusing on vaccines to battle
the viruses. While very few individuals with viruses actually go on to develop cancer, the possibility of preventing
that percentage, estimated to be at about 25 percent world wide, is enticing to many researchers. In particular,
cervical cancer research has seen some exciting advancement this year with the use of the vaccine that helps
curb infection from the human papilloma virus (HPV). Other cancers that have been linked to viruses are:
stomach, liver, nasopharyngeal carcinoma (nasal passages), lymphomas and leukemia.
