Multiple myeloma causes
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Overview
The exact cause for multiple myeloma is not known, but several risk factors are implicated in the same.
Risk Factors
A number of risk factors are implicated in causation of multiple myeloma. Shown below is a list of most common risk factors that have been implicated:
- Family history of multiple myeloma[1]
- Certain chemicals[2]
- Farmers[3]
- Petroleum workers
- Radiation exposure - from atom bombs or nuclear accidents.
References
- ↑ Bourguet, CC.; Grufferman, S.; Delzell, E.; DeLong, ER.; Cohen, HJ. (1985). "Multiple myeloma and family history of cancer. A case-control study". Cancer. 56 (8): 2133–9. PMID 4027940. Unknown parameter
|month=ignored (help) - ↑ Clapp, RW.; Jacobs, MM.; Loechler, EL. "Environmental and occupational causes of cancer: new evidence 2005-2007". Rev Environ Health. 23 (1): 1–37. PMID 18557596.
- ↑ Gallagher, RP.; Spinelli, JJ.; Elwood, JM.; Skippen, DH. (1983). "Allergies and agricultural exposure as risk factors for multiple myeloma". Br J Cancer. 48 (6): 853–7. PMID 6652026. Unknown parameter
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