Aug. 5, 2025: Respiratory viruses could awaken dormant cancer cells; Honoring Theodore 'Bubbles' Anderson

05/08/2025 49 min

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New research shows that respiratory viruses, like the flu and COVID-19, could “wake up” dormant cancer cells. We speak with with James DeGregori, the senior author of the study and deputy director of the Colorado Cancer Center. Then, Theodore "Bubbles" Anderson was the only Colorado native to play in the Negro Baseball League. A century later, he's been inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame, thanks to the efforts of sports journalist Justin Adams. 

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