Tumor development in humans can be induced by hepatitis B and C viruses, herpes types IV and VIII, and many other oncogenic viruses. This was stated by Candidate of Medical Sciences, Mammary Oncologist Dmitry Mironenko.
There are several theories about carcinogenesis and the causes of the development of tumors. One of them is viral hereditary. It is based on the integration of DNA or ribonucleic acid (RNA) viruses into the human cell genome as a factor that initiates the development of cancer, according to RIA Novosti.
According to the doctor, there are several viruses that are considered capable of influencing the appearance of the tumor.
Mironenko said in an interview with Newsweek magazine, “Carcinogenic viruses include human papillomavirus, hepatitis B and C viruses, herpes viruses types IV and VIII, Merkel cell polyomavirus, and human T-lymphotropic virus.” an agency.
Glioblastoma is a very rare but rapidly evolving form of cancer. Candidate of Medical Sciences, oncologist Yevgeny Cheremushkin, said who is at risk. According to him, people aged 60-65 years most often suffer from this disease. In the younger generation, brain cancer can be detected early due to symptoms that are atypical for age.