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1 in 8 cancer cases worldwide are caused by infections, study finds

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  1. jobs_throwaway · · focus · HN ↗
    If you haven't gotten your HPV vaccine yet—go get it. One of the easiest interventions you can take to reduce your cancer risk.
    1. formvoltron · · focus · HN ↗
      i got mine at age 51. why not!?
      1. Am4TIfIsER0ppos · · focus · HN ↗
        Does it rid you of infection if you've already got it?
        1. jobs_throwaway · · focus · HN ↗
          No. There is some very limited evidence that it may help existing infections but not enough to say with any certainty.
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