1 in 8 cancer cases are caused by infections, underscoring the importance of vaccines, experts say

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 UTCUpdated Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 UTCOriginal reporting: Live Science

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Four pathogens account for most infection-related cancers, a new study highlights, but the tools to prevent them range from well-established vaccines to treatments still under development.

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Reported by Live Science and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 UTC.

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