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Are blood cancers genetic?

I am a 23 year old male. I want to know are blood cancers genetic?

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Blood cancers are multifactorial meaning that some are genetics such as leukemia but not necessarily, myelodysplastic syndrome, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. These cancers are also acquired from the environment. They are from chemicals or toxic substances. Thank you.
Yes, most blood cancers are genetic. Not all as radiation in high doses is known to cause blood cancers.
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