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What causes throat cancer?

Cancers result from damage to cellular DNA. In cases of throat cancer, this damage can be caused by smoking and alcohol consumption. Human papilloma virus (HPV) and Epstein-Barr virus are also believed to play a role in the development of throat cancer, but it is not clear to what degree.

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Author: Jonathan Meddings BMedLabSc (Hons)
First answered: 18 Sep 2014
Last reviewed: 19 May 2018
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Category: Lung cancer

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