Babesia, a protozoan parasite of the blood, is a common coinfection of Lyme Disease. Although it is far from conclusive, this article shows that more research needs to be done to investigate a possible link between inflammation caused by parasites and cancer.
"Cancer biologists and pathologists have recognized that many tumors are surrounded by cells of the innate and adaptive arms of the immune system. While, historically, this was thought to be an anti-tumor response, it is becoming clearer that inflammation may actually encourage tumor progression by applying selective pressures."
"Cancer biologists and pathologists have recognized that many tumors are surrounded by cells of the innate and adaptive arms of the immune system. While, historically, this was thought to be an anti-tumor response, it is becoming clearer that inflammation may actually encourage tumor progression by applying selective pressures."
