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A carcinogen is a substance, organism or agent capable of causing cancer. When classifying the risk that something causes cancer, IARC uses different levels ...
It's been demonstrated as causing cancer in animals and is classified as 'reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen in humans' [as opposed to proven carcinogens ...
A number of forces can cause gene mutations, such as smoking, radiation, viruses, cancer-causing chemicals (carcinogens), obesity, hormones, chronic ...
When you inhale cigarette smoke, the carcinogens cause changes in the lung tissue almost immediately. At first your body may be able to repair this damage ...
Carcinoid tumors in the digestive tract · Abdominal pain · Diarrhea · Nausea, vomiting and inability to pass stool due to intestinal blockage (bowel obstruction) ...
Myth: Antiperspirants or deodorants can cause breast cancer. Fact: There's no conclusive evidence linking the use of underarm antiperspirants or deodorants with ...
Find out about skin flushing and other symptoms of this syndrome caused by a rare cancer called a carcinoid tumor.
Accessed Oct. 24, 2022. IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk to Humans. Vol. 114: Red meat and processed meat. In: IARC Monographs on the ...
Processed meat, which often includes hot dogs, deli food and sausage, is categorized as a Group 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organization. To protect ...
Learn about symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common skin cancer that often occurs on the head and neck.
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