Respiratory Infections May Reactivate Dormant Breast Cancer Cells in the Lungs, Study Finds

Recent research indicates that common respiratory illnesses, such as COVID-19 and influenza, may trigger dormant breast cancer cells that have migrated to the lungs to become active again. This activation can lead to the development of new metastatic tumors. The findings stem from a preclinical study conducted by scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Utrecht University.