Genetics of cervical cancer raise concern about antiviral therapy in some cases

(Oregon State University) A new understanding of the genetic process that can lead to cervical cancer may help improve diagnosis of potentially dangerous lesions for some women, and also raises a warning flag about the use of anti-viral therapies in certain cases -- suggesting they could actually trigger the cancer they are trying to cure.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news