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Apr 11, 2026

COVID-19 Spike Protein Linked to Increased Lung Cancer Risk Through Inflammatory Pathway

New study suggests SARS-CoV-2 may slightly increase lung cancer risk by triggering a biological chain reaction driven by the virus's spike protein that promotes inflammation and tumor development.

Apr 11, 2026·1 source
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  • ▪The new study on COVID-19 and lung cancer reveals potential targets for prevention.
  • ▪A new study suggests COVID-19 may slightly increase the risk of lung cancer.
  • ▪Understanding the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein's role in tumor promotion could inform post-COVID surveillance protocols for high-risk patients.

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