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What is the underlying cause of cancer?

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Cancer is caused by accumulated damage to genes. Such changes may be due to chance or to exposure to a cancer causing substance. The substances that cause cancer are called carcinogens. Occupational risk factors, including carcinogens such as many chemicals, radioactive materials and asbestos.

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