Correlation between breast cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.

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 understandi

SUBMITTER: Zhao G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11401181 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature