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I had a mother die from MM and I was diagnosed as well. I was diagnosed only after being exposed to high levels of chemicals year half later

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Houston, TX

Chemical were benzene and others. Well into the 100’s part per million. I wonder if that really caused my issue. Took yearly physical for years negative results always healthy. Just wondering.

April 29, 2024
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If I had to guess, I would guess the same as you. It all points to it being the cause. Have you filed a lawsuit?

May 1, 2024
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Paula,
I will check out book. It takes years to develop at small parts per million but speeds up if exposure is high and exposed for hours per day for a couple of weeks. I’m 100% that caused my issue and I took a physical just a couple months before with no issues. Got allergy like issues days after exposure and only got worse and ended up MM year or so later.

May 1, 2024
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Ron,
You were both probably exposed to something that triggered the change. I think it takes years to develop. I'm reading Dr Brandy's book "Beat Back Cancer Naturally". It has opened my eyes to new information. I did not know that my high LDL cholesterol was feeding the cancer.
Paula🌹

May 1, 2024

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