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Is there any research or understanding if covid 19, will increase a persons risk of any type of cancer? or another illness for that matter? i know epstein barr virus, hep b/c, hpv all do. or will it just be similar to the cold/flu that have no effect?
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We do not have enough info at this current time for your question.
Answered 7/17/2022
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Nobody can give you an answer to this because it is just to early in the history of this disease. Good Luck
Answered 7/17/2022
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Although we do have some information on "Long COVID-19", and do document some potential chronic issues, so far, cancer is not one of them. Over time, suspect we will have several observational cases, and will be able to clarify better all of the longterm consequences.
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