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Blood Cancer Origins
- Blood cancers are essentially cancers of the bone marrow, where blood is made.
- Myeloma, specifically, is a cancer of the plasma cells, part of the immune system responsible for producing antibodies.
Myeloma and Toxic Exposure
- Multiple myeloma can be linked to various toxic exposures, unlike lung cancer's primary link to smoking.
- Benzene, a solvent in paints and manufacturing materials, has been linked to myeloma development.
Salted Fish and Cancer
- Cantonese salted fish, a staple in Southern China, has been linked to higher cancer risks.
- This led to Cantonese slang using "salted fish" to refer to dead bodies and comebacks.