17 Mechanisms Linking mRNA Shots to Cancer, Backed by Over 100 Studies
Scientific research has found no credible evidence linking mRNA vaccines to cancer. Claims to the contrary, often using terms like “turbo cancer,” have been thoroughly debunked by cancer experts and scientists. Major health organizations, including the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the American Cancer Society, have confirmed the safety of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for both healthy individuals and cancer patients.
Instead of causing cancer, mRNA technology is being developed and studied as a promising tool for treating it.
Scientific evidence refutes a link to cancer
The claim that mRNA shots cause or accelerate cancer is not supported by scientific or epidemiological data.
No plausible biological mechanism: mRNA vaccines operate in the cytoplasm of a cell and do not enter the cell’s nucleus, where DNA is stored. The genetic material from the vaccine cannot alter a person’s DNA and is rapidly degraded by the body after delivering its instructions.
No surge in cancer cases: Large-scale studies and population-wide cancer registries in countries with high mRNA vaccination rates show no unusual or correlated rise in cancer incidence. While cancer rates have unfortunately been rising in younger generations for years, this trend appeared long before the COVID-19 pandemic and is linked to factors like obesity, not vaccines.
Decades of research: The core technology behind mRNA
vaccines has been studied for decades, and vaccines in general have a long and safe track record. No previous vaccine technology has been associated with an increased cancer risk.
Vaccine monitoring and expert consensus
Global surveillance systems and cancer organizations affirm the safety of mRNA vaccines.
Continuous safety monitoring: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continue to monitor the safety of mRNA vaccines using systems like the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Cancer has not been identified as a safety signal.
Experts confirm no link: Cancer experts have repeatedly stated there is no evidence of a link between mRNA vaccines and cancer. The NCI has published information for cancer patients explaining that these vaccines do not cause cancer or lead to its recurrence.
Debunking “turbo cancer”: The term “turbo cancer” was created by vaccine opponents and is not a recognized medical or scientific diagnosis. It is a myth that exploits public fear of cancer with no basis in biology or fact.
mRNA for cancer treatment
Far from causing cancer, mRNA technology holds great promise for treating it. This is a separate application of the technology from vaccines for infectious diseases.
Training the immune system: Researchers are developing and testing mRNA vaccines designed to train the body’s immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells.
Promising clinical trials: Numerous clinical trials are underway for mRNA cancer vaccines targeting various cancers, including melanoma, pancreatic cancer, and brain tumors. Early results in some trials show promise.
Personalized treatment: Some mRNA cancer vaccines are customized to target specific markers on a patient’s unique tumor, leading to a highly personalized and targeted treatment approach.