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I don't think it is possible to know what things can cause cancer. but what are some basic things that one should keep in mind to reduce its chances??
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Tobacco & alcohol: The issues definitively linked to cancer are tobacco, alcohol, radiation, some chemicals like benzene. You can improve your chances by avoiding tobacco, alcohol, saturated fats, excessive sun exposure, and industrial chemicals. Keep a healthy weight and exercise at least 150 minutes/week. Take HPV vaccine.
Answered 4/7/2015
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