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From The Washington Post via USVI News: Recent research indicates that infectious diseases cause around 12 percent of new cancer cases.

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Published October 15, 2026 at 8:20 AM AST Updated October 15, 2026 at 8:20 AM AST The Washington Post 0 likes 0 comments

About 12 percent of new cancer cases worldwide in 2024 were caused by infectious agents such as viruses and bacteria, according to a recent study by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. …

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