Myeloma, Leukemia, and Other Cancers Linked to COVID: Study

Myeloma, Leukemia, and Other Cancers Linked to COVID: Study
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We are just beginning to discover the vast scope of the many persisting effects of COVID-19 infection. Recent research has revealed that patients who were severely ill and hospitalized after contracting the virus have an increased risk of developing cancer. At the same time, both the public and some experts are concerned about the efficacy of vaccines in preventing severe complications.
In May 2023, researchers from the University of Geneva’s Institute of Global Health, the French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products, and other research institutions published a study in the journal Scientific Reports.