Amitabha Ray

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An intimidating call wakes me up at an inopportune moment of a Friday morning. ‘Why is your radio switched off?’ A sharp voice on my cell phone pierces my ear. The abruptness of the verbal blow, that too without any initial introductory remark, catches me unawares and makes me jittery. ‘Probably requires recharging,’ I mumble, in quick defence. The caller is not satisfied with this. He continues bombarding me with more questions.

Abstract : Simple Summary Bacterial involvement in cancer can be grouped into three categories: (i) direct association of bacteria in the processes of cancer development, (ii) secondary infection as a consequence of a patient’s weakened immune system, and (iii) utilization of bacteria in cancer therapeutics. Regarding a bacterial etiological or cancer-causing role, effective prevention strategies could be formulated after obtaining a precise understanding of the pathological mechanisms.