SCIENCE
CELL BIOLOGY
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Question
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Carcinogens
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Inherited predispositions
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Modifiable environmental risk factors
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Chemotherapy treatments
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Detailed explanation-1: -A few well-known carcinogens are asbestos, nickel, cadmium, radon, vinyl chloride, benzidene, and benzene.
Detailed explanation-2: -Occupational exposure to coal tar or coal-tar pitch increases the risk of skin cancer. Other types of cancer, including lung, bladder, kidney, and digestive tract cancer, have also been linked to occupational exposure to coal tar and coal-tar pitch.
Detailed explanation-3: -Carcinogens are substances or exposures that can cause cancer. Examples include home and workplace chemicals, environmental or medical radiation, smoke, and even some viruses and medications. While it’s impossible to eliminate carcinogen exposure, you can and should take steps to reduce what you come in contact with.
Detailed explanation-4: -Asbestos. Asphalt fumes. Benzene. Beryllium. Cadmium. Chromium. Ethylene oxide. Formaldehyde. More items