Correlation Between Breast Cancer and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection

Overview

Journal Heliyon

Specialty Social Sciences

Date 2024 Sep 16

PMID 39281659

Authors

Guimei Zhao

Jinchun Chang

Kaipeng Wei

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Abstract

Breast cancer (BC), the most common malignant tumor in women worldwide, has been increasing in incidence and mortality year by year. While significant progress has been made in understanding the pathogenesis of breast cancer, certain aspects remain under investigation. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is known to be closely associated with a variety of cancers, including cervical, vulvar, anal, and head and neck cancers. It is important to note that while HPV is associated with the mentioned cancers, its direct association with breast cancer remains a topic of debate and research. In this paper, we review the research progress on the correlation between breast cancer and HPV infection, and put forward the problems in the current research. This review aims to shed light on the current understanding and controversies surrounding the correlation between HPV infection and breast cancer, providing insights for future research aimed at enhancing prevention and treatment strategies.

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