COVID and Flu May Activate Breast Cancer Cells in Lungs

I think there might be something to it, but I agree that more solid evidence and support for this idea is definitely warranted before official acceptance.

I did read some kind of research study that was done a couple of years into the Covid thing (a university study, but I have no citation), that suggested "long Covid" at least, could "alter the tumor microenvironment" in such a way that it created more favorable conditions for breast cancer cells to do their thing. I consider this much different from saying that Covid or the vaccine "causes cancer"

I'm especially interested in this subject because I had Covid in May of '22, then lingered over the summer (long Covid?), and then progressed the following November, being diagnosed with now stage 4, the following January of '23.

Similarly, I had shingles last May, again lingered over the summer, and began to show progression (after 2.5 years of stability) last November. That progression has led to my having to start a new drug ( 2nd line of treatment) this month, i.e. in January.

I can't help note the similar patterns that occurred with these two viral infections. Again, I don't believe that the viruses, vaccines, or anti-virals cause cancer, but I am very open to the idea that when we get certain viruses, having to deal with them may well create more favorable conditions for tumors to grow and progress. Maybe it's just from a weakened immune system, but maybe something else? I think this issue is really worth studying.

@moto x3m I can totally relate to the concern about flu and COVID potentially affecting breast cancer cells. After my treatment, I was paranoid about every sniffle! Have any of you noticed changes in how your body responds to illness post-diagnosis?