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Cancer is one of the most dreaded diseas...

Cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases of human beings and is a major concern of death all over the globe.
What are the causes of cancer?

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Cancer is caused due to the activation of oncogenes. The fectors which cause cancer are called carcinogens. Example for carcinogens are X-rays, ionising radistions, chemicals like formalin, etc.
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