Blood Group and Cancer Link: Is 'O' Group Really Safer? Know the Scientific Facts - Punjabi News

Published on: 14 Feb 2026 at 04:26 PM

Blood Group and Cancer Link: Is ‘O’ Group Really Safer? Know the Scientific Facts

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Blood Group and Cancer Link: Is ‘O’ Group Really Safer? Know the Scientific Facts

New Delhi: February 14, 2026

Cancer causes often spotlight lifestyle and genetics, but recent medical research uncovers another intriguing factor: blood group. International studies show certain blood types face higher cancer risks.

Which Blood Group Faces Highest Risk?

Research indicates ‘A’ and ‘AB’ groups have elevated cancer odds:

Gastric Cancer: ‘A’ group risk 13-19% higher than ‘O’; ‘AB’ up to 18%.
Pancreatic Cancer: ‘A’ 32% higher, ‘AB’ 51% vs. ‘O’.

Is ‘O’ Group Safest?

Yes, ‘O’ blood shows ~16% lower overall cancer risk, lacking antigens aiding tumor growth.

Scientific Reasons for Higher Risk

Experts link ‘A’ group’s greater H. pylori sensitivity—causing stomach infections leading to cancer. Immune responses and cell interactions also vary by blood type.