A CU Cancer Center study led by James DeGregori, PhD, found that respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu can awaken dormant cancer cells, sparking relapse risks. The research, published in Nature, shows how infection-driven inflammation may reignite cancer growth and underscores the value of prevention strategies like vaccination.
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