MyD88 gain-of-function mutations or overexpression of IRAK4 has been implicated in various types of malignancies such as Waldenström macroglobulinemia, B cell lymphoma, colorectal cancer, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, breast cancer, etc. Moreover, over activation of IRAK4 is also associated with several autoimmune diseases. Here, MYD88 is linked to breast carcinoma.