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Causes of cancer

WHAT is cancer?

WHAT is cancer?

Cancer is caused by mutant (altered) cells. These mutations can be caused by exposure to toxins or mistakes in the DNA replication of your body.

One can also inherit the tendency to develop a certain type of cancer. -

kidshealth.org; faqkids.com; wikipedia.org

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