Viruses can cause lung cancer!

The Dhaka Times Desk Some common viruses that are responsible for head, throat, and even cervical cancer are also responsible for lung cancer in some cases. An American scientist of Indian origin has revealed this information in a new study. News by Genius and The Indian Express.


The study at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in the United States examined tissues from the lungs of cancer patients. It turns out that in about 6 percent of patients, a type of virus called human papilloma (HPV) is responsible for cancer.

If HPV is indeed responsible for lung cancer in some patients, the next step will be to better identify those tumors so that those cancers can be effectively treated.

Rani Mehra, physician at Fox Chase Cancer Center, the author of the research article, said, "This study is a success, we can definitely use the characteristics of the tumor to treat cancer."

Mehra said, in the case of patients from Asian countries, it has been seen that their lungs are infected with HVP. Because the lungs are located close to the head and neck, viruses that cause head and neck cancer can easily invade the lungs. HPV enters the lungs primarily through inhalation. This study reported that no information was collected on anyone who smoked.