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Are there any risk factors for cancer if so what are they?

User Aliza
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Some general causes could be :
- Someone in the family who has/had cancer
- Smoking tobacco
- Old age
- Exposure to radiation ( ultraviolet as well)
- Drinking alcohol
- HPV ( Human Papillomavirus)
And I guess there are more risk factors
User BigSpicyPotato
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aging, tobacco, sun exposure, radiation exposure, chemicals and other substances, some viruses and bacteria, certain hormones, family history of cancer, alcohol, poor diet, lack of physical activity, or being overweight
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