What are man-made carcinogens?
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These are typically chemicals which do not occur naturally which increase a body's chances of developing cancer. These chemicals in some cases interfere chemically with your body's DNA and allow certain errors in transcription (which cause cancer) to occur.\n\nFiberglass for instance is a man made mineral which is considered to be a carcinogen.
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Without a doubt, the most apparent threats to life on earth are all going to be man-made (Weapons of Mass Destruction, Pollution/Global Warming, etc.)
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http://www.nap.edu/books/0309075521/html/146.html\n\nVeterans and Agent Orange: Update 2000 (2001)\nInstitute of Medicine (IOM)\n\n\nSchildt et al. (1999) conducted a case-control study in Sweden investigating the risk of oral cancer from occupational exposures and particular occupations. The cases consisted of all histopathologically verified squamous cell oral cancer cases in the Cancer Register for four counties in Sweden. A total of 410 cases out of 419 identified individuals were used. One control was matched for each case on the basis of age, sex, county of residence, and age at death if the case was deceased. Questionnaires were sent to all living subjects and next of kin for
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many chemicals in processed foods are carcinogenic so avoid them if you can. however its all about the amount you eat. particularly dangerous are artificial sweeteners, so dont drink diet fizzy drinks. eating lots of organic fresh fruit and vegetables will protect you from cancer.
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True 98% of things in our food,water we drink,air we breathe is carcinogenic.It's best to go to health food store or local food store and buy organic.They have a toothpaste that is organic i use it and it works great,it called Tom's toothpaste in the organic aisle.
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First of all, the "normal" universe is entriely made of chemical elements and their compounds.  Next, when you look at the claims that some manufactures say, stating "no chemicals 100% natural" what they probably mean is no man-made chemical compounds.  Lastly, this claim is implys that natural chemical compounds are safe and human friendly -- this is completely nuts.  Some of the most toxic substances known are "natural."  A vast number of drugs are just isolated and concentrated nature-made compounds.  Beware of any claim like this.  When in doubt it is best to review the peer-reviewed journals NOT just a google (or Yahoo! :) search.
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Some of the artificial sweetners have been linked to cancer.  Splenda is a really good one, it's made from real suger but without all the calories.
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the human body is made up of the following elements by %:\noxygen - 65 %\ncarbon - 18 %\nhydrogen-10%\nnitrogen- 3%\ncalcium - 2%\nand a few others in very small amounts.
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cancer is caused by any kind of chemical.gasoline can cause cancer.
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It can be linked to exposure to chemicals and various toxins.
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Carcinogenic viruses. SST almost got it right.\n\n_____________________\n\nOpite said "FYI, cancer is not caused by a virus"\n\n\nOpite, before correcting people it is always well worth checking your facts. It saves embarassement and it prevents you misinforming people.\n\nIn this case had you simply typed "carcinogenic virus" into a search engine you owuld have found that cancer can be and commonly is  caused by viruses.\n\nIt is particularly  worrying that a young woman is ignorant of this fact. One of the more common cancers of young women is cervical cancer. It is caused almost exclusively by the human papilloma virus, which is passed on through sexual intercourse. \n\nYou really should be aware of this fact for the sake of your own health. Please follow the link provided below for more information.
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It has a stronger potential to cause cancer than cigs. More tar = carcinogens.
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thats just dumb. What about cats? or cows? ooooohhh or better yet, people?\nthe earth is full of radio signals and transmissions even radiation.... man made and natural. \nNo. tumors develope because of natural selection. Its natures way of weeding out the crap in the gene pool. \nSure does a crummy job if you ask me.
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when ethanol is burned, it emits acetaldehide — considered a probable human carcinogen by the EPA
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A carcinogen is a substance that is capable of causing cancer in humans or animals. If a substance is known to promote or aggravate cancer, but not necessarily cause cancer,may act on deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), causing dangerous changes, or it may work to increase the rate of cell division. This change in cell division may work to increase the probability of DNA changes. Some carcinogens promote the development of cancer in other ways as well.
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I read a study in the New England Journal of Medicine that stated that pot contains chemical compounds which actually inhibit tumour growth. A long term analysis of pot smokers apparently showed much reduced cancer rates over long term cigarette smokers.
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(m)\n\nEnergy in the form of electromagnetic waves or particles capable of damaging cells by removing electrons from atoms or molecules. This damage can lead to cancer or other defects.