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What are the causes of cancer?

Your risk of cancer is influenced by many things.

This section contains statistics on the causes of cancer

The development of a cancer involves a series of complex and interwoven mechanisms relating to a persons genetic make up and their exposure to certain risks.

Understanding what causes cancer is essential in order to prevent, detect and successfully treat the disease.

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