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What is cancer? Explain why skin is so susceptible to cancer

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Answer: cancer can be any cell in the body, they become infected and cant limit their selves on how much they grow and multiply resulting in cancer

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UV rays can damage the DNA in skin cells. Sometimes this damage affects certain genes that control how the cells grow and divide. If these genes no longer work properly, the affected cells may become cancer cells. Most UV rays come from sunlight, but some can come from man-made sources such as tanning beds.

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