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- Genetic predisposition.
- Exposure to known or unknown carcinogenic chemicals.
- Certain viruses and some bacteria.
- Exposure to radiation.
- Old age.
- Some cancers are transmissible from one individual to another eg Devil facial tumour disease (DFTD)
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What do carcinogens in tobacco smoke cause?
lung cancer among other things
What kinds of things can cause cancer?
Pretty much everything now-a-days.
What do carcinogens tobacco smoke cause?
lung cancer among other things
Can radon cause lung cancer?
yes, but it is not limited which means that they is other ways radon can cause things to happen.
What might the Mutation of a genetic material cause?
Lots of things, the most common of which is cancer.
Could blue M and Ms cause cancer?
No? How could blue M and M's cause cancer? They may contribute to the growth of unwanted cells, but so does drinking water that was left in the car. Many things do. They definitely do not cause cancer. If they did, the company would not be selling them.
What things cause cancer?
Cancer is triggered when there is a malfunction in the reproduction of cells. Either there is too much of something or not enough, causing the malfunctioning cells to constantly reproduce, which is later formed into what is known as a tumor.
What are some things that can cause those mutations that cause cancer?
Many herbicides and pesticides hit the nuclear material and cause mutations when used to protect crop plants. Apart from causing mutations these very chemicals are carcinogenic in nature and cause cancer.
Does powerade cause cancer?
No, Powerade does not cause cancer.
Is it easy to get STDs or Lung cancer?
Well it is easy to catch and STD if you arnt careful about who you have sex with and what not but you cant actually "catch" cancer it is caused by many things for you to get cancer like for example smoking can cause cancer.
What might be the cause of unwanted weight loss?
It can be a number of things. Stress and depression are the most likely cause. It can be a sign of diabetes, or even cancer.
Why do people get cancer even if they don't smoke?
Because that is their fate. _________________________________________________ Cancer is caused by cell damage. Cancer is out of control cells that just keep multiplying. Lots of things can cause cell damage.
