What is Cancer? Overview, Warning Signs, Symptoms, and Causes

2. Toxins and carcinogen exposure

Toxins and carcinogen exposure

There are many carcinogens in food, in the air, and in our daily life. One of the most abundant sources of carcinogens is tobacco smoke, which is why it is associated with lung cancer and other forms of cancer. Other carcinogens such as bisphenol A (BPA) can be found in everyday items, which is not always associated with a higher risk of cancer.