Which Cancers Are Associated With Viral Infections?
Several types of cancers have been linked to viral infections. HPV is associated with cervical, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers. HBV and HCV are major risk factors for liver cancer, specifically hepatocellular carcinoma. EBV is linked to Burkitt lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma. HTLV is associated with adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL).
