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When diseases collide: the surprising effects of COVID-19 on cancer

Will this discovery pave a new way of fighting cancer?

When diseases collide: the surprising effects of COVID-19 on cancer
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10/09/2025 11:00 ‧ 3 hours ago | StarsInsider

HEALTH

Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic rocked the world. According to Worldometer, over seven million people have died from the SARS-CoV-2 infection since the outbreak began in 2020. Infections typically aren't tied to any positive effects on human health, but scientists may have uncovered a silver lining in relation to cancer treatments.

According to a 2024 study, throughout the pandemic, doctors began to observe an odd correlation between COVID-19 infections and tumor shrinkage. The connection between the diseases was a surprising discovery that could, perhaps, lead to a new way to battle cancer.

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