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10-20% of cancers are due to: heredity

Question 2

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80-90% of cancers are due to: lifestyle and environment

Question 3

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alcohol and breast cancer: increases estrogen and androgen levels/induces expression of EP/PR hormone receptors

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alcohol and cancer: alcohol increases risk of some cancers (especially of the oral cavity and pharynx, esophagus, larynx, breast and liver

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alcohol and digestive tract cancers: variation in ethanol metabolising enzymes modulates cancer risk

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alcohol and liver cancer: mediates cirrhosis of the liver which is associated with cancer development

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alcohol and oral cavity, larynx, pharynx and esophagus: synergistic effect of carcinogens in tobacco and alcoholic drinks lead to

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alcohol and tobacco act ___ in terms of increasing cancer risk: synergisticaly

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ALL: 80% of children with leukemia have ALL