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Multiple myeloma: clusters, clues, and dioxins

G G Schwartz1

  • 1Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami School of Medicine, FL 33101, USA.

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention : a Publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, Cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology
|January 1, 1997
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Geographic clusters of multiple myeloma (MM) were found near water bodies, some contaminated with dioxins. This suggests dioxin exposure from consuming local seafood may contribute to MM development.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Oncology
  • Immunotoxicology

Background:

  • Multiple myeloma (MM) is a B-cell neoplasm with an unknown cause.
  • Geographic clustering of diseases can provide etiological clues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate potential environmental factors contributing to multiple myeloma.
  • To explore the association between MM clusters and proximity to water bodies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of MEDLINE database (1966-1996) for spatial clusters of MM.
  • Analysis of cluster locations relative to water bodies and known contamination.

Main Results:

  • Eight MM clusters were identified, all near water bodies.
  • Six of these water bodies were contaminated with dioxins.

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  • Prior studies show elevated MM risk in populations consuming contaminated fish or exposed to dioxins.

    • Conclusions:

    • Proximity to dioxin-contaminated water bodies is a potential risk factor for MM.
    • Dioxin exposure, particularly through seafood consumption, may be a plausible cause of MM.
    • This hypothesis warrants further investigation into dioxins as myelomagens.