So-Called Doctor Falsely Claims Vaccines Cause, Worsen Cancer

A social media post from the now-suspended account of a purported physician-researcher claims that new cancers have been diagnosed following COVID-19 vaccination and patients have seen sudden growth of cancers previously in remission. The user cites multiple VAERS reports about cancer as evidence that COVID-19 vaccines are particularly harmful for cancer patients. This is not the first time the vaccines have been dubiously linked to cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, COVID-19 vaccines may be less effective in cancer patients with weakened immune systems. But there is no evidence that the vaccines are harmful. Cancer patients are advised to get vaccinated due to their high risk for severe COVID-19.

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