Can Lifestyle and Environmental Factors Influence the Role of Chance?
While chance plays a role, lifestyle and environmental factors can increase the probability of mutations and cancer development. For example, exposure to carcinogens like tobacco smoke or UV radiation can cause DNA damage, increasing the likelihood of mutations. Similarly, diet, physical activity, and infections can also affect cancer risk. Therefore, while some cancers may arise due to chance, many can be influenced by modifiable risk factors.
