Why are some parts of the body (such as lungs, breast, prostate) more susceptible to cancer than other organs or body parts?

Question

Why are some parts of the body (such as lungs, breast, prostate) more susceptible to cancer than other organs or body parts?

In: Biology

Answer 1

For lungs, its because of dust. You breathe it in and it damages your little lung knobs that transfer oxygen. Prostate and breast are because of hormones and high reproductive rates of cells, plus the added fact theres some amount of shame in having them.

Cancer is caused by cells mutating.