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Updated August 05, 2008

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Smoking and Cancer

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Definition:
Cancer is defined as any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division. Cancer may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or bloodstream.

Smoking is a risk factor for many forms of cancer.

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Also Known As: carcinoma
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