Certain infections may ‘increase your risk’ of cancer, says BBC doctor

Various bugs have the chance of developing into cancer, a report claimsDr Xand van Tullen addressed recent headlines(Image: BBC)A TV doctor says some infections may lead to cancer. On BBC Morning Live, Dr Xand van Tulleken recently investigated the link between common pathogens and oncogenesis, reassuring viewers that cancer itself is not contagious, but clarifying that certain untreated infections can significantly increase your risk of developing cancer.