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October 10, 2026

John (Eddie) La Marca

Senior Research Officer, Blood Cells and Blood Cancer, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)

One in eight cancers are likely caused by an infection worldwide – new study

One in eight cancers are likely caused by an infection worldwide – new study

Four viruses and one bacteria were responsible for 12% of the world’s cancer cases in 2024. Does this mean they’re preventable?

John (Eddie) La Marca·9 Oct 2026