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What is the reason for cancer?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

Mutations in the DNA, which can either be spontaneous or caused by a carcinogen. Occurs on vital parts of a cells DNA, causing it to then replicate uncontrollably.

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