A Nature study led by James DeGregori, PhD, at the University of Colorado Cancer Center shows respiratory viruses like flu and COVID-19 can awaken dormant cancer cells, increasing risks of recurrence and metastasis. Human health data confirmed higher cancer mortality and metastasis rates following COVID infections, underscoring the need for further research.
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