New study of 300,000 people in Italy proves COVID jab caused gigantic increase in cancer cases
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An Italian study involving nearly 300,000 residents showed a potential temporary link between COVID-19 vaccination and a slight increase in cancer-related hospitalizations, but did not prove that the vaccines caused cancer. The authors stressed that the findings were preliminary and likely influenced by confounding factors.
About the study
The observational study was published in July 2025 and analyzed data from residents of Pescara province, Italy, between June 2021 and December 2023.
It tracked hospital admissions for cancer among vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals and found a small increase in hospitalizations among those who had received at least one vaccine dose compared to the unvaccinated.
The study found that this association was not seen when a longer time gap (at least 12 months) was allowed between vaccination and cancer hospitalization.
Crucially, the study also found that vaccinated people had a significantly lower risk of overall death, demonstrating the clear benefits of the vaccine.
Reasons why the study did not prove increased cancer risk
The researchers identified several significant limitations and confounding factors that prevent the study from proving a causal link between the COVID-19 vaccine and cancer:
Healthy vaccinee bias: This occurs because vaccinated individuals are often more health-conscious and may be more likely to seek and receive medical care, leading to earlier or more frequent cancer diagnoses.
Healthcare system disruption: The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruptions to healthcare services, with many people delaying cancer screenings and medical consultations. As healthcare resumed, there was a surge of new cancer diagnoses, which could appear linked to vaccinations that were widely administered during the same period.
Unmeasured factors: The study did not account for all potential confounding variables, including the differing health-seeking behaviors of vaccinated versus unvaccinated groups.
Preliminary nature of results: The authors explicitly stated that their findings were “inevitably preliminary” and required further data for confirmation.
How the study was misrepresented
Despite the authors’ cautions and the limitations noted in the study, some anti-vaccine publications and social media posts widely misrepresented the research.
These reports falsely claimed the study was definitive proof that the COVID-19 vaccine caused a “turbo cancer” epidemic.
In response, one of the study’s authors, Professor Lamberto Manzoli, confirmed that these claims contained “clear errors” and warned against overemphasizing the preliminary findings. He emphasized that the link was not definitive proof of causality.
Mainstream scientific consensus
The mainstream scientific and medical communities, including major cancer organizations, have stated that there is no evidence that COVID-19 vaccines increase the risk of cancer. Many studies confirm that the overall benefits of vaccination, including significantly lower mortality, far outweigh any perceived risks.