Why Are People with AIDS More Susceptible to Cancer?
People with AIDS have a compromised immune system, which plays a crucial role in identifying and destroying cancer cells. The reduced number of functional CD4 cells hampers the body's ability to mount an effective immune response. This immunosuppression allows cancerous cells to proliferate unchecked. Additionally, HIV can cause chronic inflammation, which further contributes to the development of cancer. Opportunistic infections, common in individuals with AIDS, may also produce oncogenic (cancer-causing) factors.
