The Top Misleading Facts About Cancer Causes

Cancer is one of the most searched terms on the internet. However, there are many misleading facts and misconceptions about what causes specific types of cancer that the public should be aware of. According to Doctor Jeff Yancey of the Cancer Learning Center at the University of Utah, "Tobacco, poor diet, exercise habits, certain infections, and UV exposure are among the leading causes of cancer. Many people will not drink from a plastic bottle for fear of cancer, but will spend twenty minutes in a tanning bed."