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What are the risk factors for cancer?
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Cancer Risk Factors: The risk cancers for cancer include a family history of cancer, older age, obesity, smoking, exposure to radiation or other carcinogens like asbestos, benzene, etc. and diet. All exposure to tobacco products is associated with increased cancer risk. Certain foods like processed meats in excess is also related to cancer.
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