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Cancer causes you need to be aware of!

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  Abnormal cell growth in the body starts with precancerous variations to malignant tumours, which leads to cancer development. While some cancer causes remain unknown, others have been associated with one’s genetic makeup, poor lifestyle choices or even environmental carcinogens . Studies have shown that there is no one cause to be accountable for the growth of cancer instead it is an amalgamation of numerous factors. Without much ado, let’s read about some of the major causes of cancer: 1. Changes in the genetic makeup: Changes or alterations in the genetic constitution called ‘genetic mutations’ could cause a cell to become cancerous. The factors that may contribute to genetic mutations are as under: Inborn or a family history of gene mutations: These genetic mutations are hereditary or are inherited from the parents. This type of mutation comprises a small percentage of cancers. After birth gene mutations: These types of mutations account for a majority of cancers that are not...