What's linked to cancer?

An interactive map of the exposures scientists have linked to different cancers, from the World Health Organization's IARC Monographs. Start with a cancer, start with an exposure, or explore the whole network.

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Please read. This shows whether something can cause cancer in general (a population-level “hazard”) — not what caused any individual's cancer, and not your personal risk, which also depends on dose, duration, genetics and chance. Most people with these exposures never get cancer. For your own health, talk to a doctor.

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Cancer types

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Pick an item on the left to explore the evidence.

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Links Established Suspected Cause Known Probable Possible

Cancer Known cause Probable Possible Established (closer, bolder) Suspected (farther, lighter)

Tap a circle to see details and highlight its links · drag to move · scroll or ＋/－ to zoom · bigger circle = more links.