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1. geneticliteracyproject.org › 2024/04/22 › how-iarcHow IARC and other 'independent' global cancer assessment ...

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   2 days ago · Unfortunately, the term carcinogenic is widely misused. Sometimes intentionally, sometimes not. Carcinogenic means that the exposure has the potential to cause cancer, not that it does under all ...

2. www.genome.gov › genetics-glossary › CarcinogenCarcinogen - National Human Genome Research Institute

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   5 days ago · Definition. 00:00. …. A carcinogen is a substance, organism or agent capable of causing cancer. Carcinogens may occur naturally in the environment (such as ultraviolet rays in sunlight and certain viruses) or may be generated by humans (such as automobile exhaust fumes and cigarette smoke). Most carcinogens work by interacting with a cell’s ...

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   How many carcinogens are there?

   • To date, over 500 substances have been identified as definitive, probable, or possible carcinogens for humans. This includes items like asbestos, automobile exhaust, processed meat, or ultraviolet rays. I should stress that exposure to a carcinogen does not necessarily mean you will get cancer.

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   What is a carcinogen in chemistry?

   • Carcinogen A carcinogen is a substance, organism or agent capable of causing cancer. Carcinogens may occur naturally in the environment (such as ultraviolet rays in sunlight and certain viruses) or may be generated by humans (such as automobile exhaust fumes and cigarette smoke).

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   How does exposure to a carcinogen affect cancer?

   • A number of factors influence whether a person exposed to a carcinogen will ultimately develop cancer, including the amount and duration of the exposure, exposure to other environmental factors, and the individual's genetic background. A carcinogen is an agent with the capacity to cause cancer in humans.

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   How do carcinogens work?

   • Carcinogens may occur naturally in the environment (such as ultraviolet rays in sunlight and certain viruses) or may be generated by humans (such as automobile exhaust fumes and cigarette smoke). Most carcinogens work by interacting with a cell’s DNA to produce mutations. Carcinogen. A carcinogen is any substance that can cause cancer.

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4. www.nature.com › articles › s41559/024/02401-zEffects of urban-induced mutations on ecology, evolution and ...

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   5 days ago · IARC Some Non-heterocyclic Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Some Related Exposures IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans Vol. 92 (WHO Press, 2010).

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CancerCancer - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. [2] [7] These contrast with benign tumors, which do not spread. [7] Possible signs and symptoms include a lump, abnormal bleeding, prolonged cough, unexplained weight loss, and a change in bowel movements. [1]

   • Deaths: 10 million annually (2019)

   • Prognosis: Average five-year survival 66% (USA)

6. www.cancerresearchuk.org › about-cancer › causes-ofCan cancer be prevented? | How to reduce your risk of cancer

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   5 days ago · Have a healthy balanced diet. Having healthy food and drink can reduce your risk of cancer. Aim to have plenty of fruit and vegetables, wholegrain foods high in fibre and healthy proteins. Cut down on processed and red meat, alcohol and high calorie foods and drinks. Find out more about keeping a healthy diet.

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7. www.mdpi.com › 2072/6694/16-8 › 1584Cancers | Free Full-Text | HPV DNA Integration at Actionable ...

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   4 days ago · In HPV-associated carcinomas, some examples of cancer-related genes altered by viral insertion and corresponding to potential therapeutic targets have been described, but no quantitative assessment of these events, including poorly recurrent targets, has been reported to date. To document these occurrences, we built and analyzed a database comprised of 1455 cases, including HPV genotypes and ...

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   2 days ago · The ectoparasites that cause human disease fall into two main categories: insects (six-legged arthropods) and arachnids (eight-legged arthropods). The ectoparasites discussed in this chapter include insects such as lice, flies, and bedbugs and arachnids such as mites, ticks, and spiders. + +