https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/about-1-in-8-cancer-cases-worldwide-are-tied-to-these-infectionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/about-1-in-8-cancer-cases-worldwide-are-tied-to-these-infectionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/about-1-in-8-cancer-cases-worldwide-are-tied-to-these-infections#u129151Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:12:00 +0000An estimated 2.3 million new cancer cases worldwide in 2024 were attributable to infections, representing approximately 12% of the total global burden. A study published in The Lancet Oncology and analyzed by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) found that bacteria, viruses, and parasites can cause inflammation and cell damage that lead to malignancy. Most of these infection-related cancers are preventable, treatable, or detectable through increased vaccination, screening, and medical intervention.Why it mattersThe IARC, the specialized cancer research agency for the World He