The former CEO of YouTube died of lung cancer, setting off a wave of conspiracy theories claiming that the death was caused by so-called “turbo cancer.” According to the former executive’s family, she lived with non-small cell lung cancer for two years before her death.
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The false narrative that COVID-19 vaccines cause turbo cancers persists online. Debunking messaging may emphasize that turbo cancer is a fake phenomenon made up by vaccine opponents and not recognized by medical professionals. Explaining that anti-vaccine advocates have attempted to link various vaccines to cancer for decades with no evidence to support the claims is recommended. Talking points may highlight that analyses of real-world data find no increase in cancer risk following COVID-19 vaccination. Fact Checking Source(s): FactCheck.org, Your Local Epidemiologist
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