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Millions of cancer cases may be prevented by fighting infections

Millions of cancer cases may be prevented by fighting infections
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A new study published in The Lancet Oncology estimates that 2.3 million cancer cases worldwide in 2024 were attributable to infections. That's roughly 1 in every 8 cancer cases. Researchers found that the infections linked to the largest number of cancer cases are ones that can often be prevented...

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