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What is the relationship between radiation exposure and cancer?
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Unclear question: Radiation is one of the causes of cancer. It may act synergistically with other carcinogens, e. G. Tobacco. There may be a delay of years or decades between radiation exposure and cancer. Many cancers, including lung, bone, leukemias, brain, skin can result from radiation exposure.
Answered 6/29/2012
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