Put another way, a bit is either an 'on' or an 'off' which is processed by a computer processor, we represent 'on' as '1' and 'off' as '0'.
In this section you can learn more about the known causes of cancer, including genetic factors; lifestyle factors such as tobacco use, diet, and physical activity; certain types of infections; and environmental exposures to different types of chemicals and radiation.
Prostate Cancer The causes of prostate cancer are unknown, but some risk factors that have been identified are: 1  race â Black American men have a much higher rate of prostate cancer than White American men. 2  family history. 3  history of sexually transmitted disease. 4  older age. 5  diet high in animal fats.