Parasites & Cancer: Understanding the Link 🔬

Did you know certain parasites can actually trigger cancer?

While cancer itself isn’t a parasite, research shows that infections like liver flukes can create the perfect storm for cancer development, such as cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer).

Here’s how it happens:

💥 Chronic Inflammation: Parasites like liver flukes damage the biliary tract, causing ulceration and persistent inflammation—a breeding ground for unregulated cell growth.

🔬 Molecular Changes: Increased IL-6, iNOS, COX-2, and Toll-like 4 receptors amplify cancer-promoting pathways while altering the microbiome of the biliary tract.

⚡ Granulin Overproduction: This pro-growth signal disconnects normal cellular regulation, leading to unchecked proliferation—hallmarks of cancer.

At Williams Cancer Institute, we believe in looking at the big picture: identifying causes, targeting chronic inflammation, and leveraging cutting-edge integrative therapies to stop cancer in its tracks.

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