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What causes hematologic cancers of the blood?

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Chemicals: And viruses. The cause is unknown in most cases. Some chemicals, e.g., benzene and some viruses, e.g., ebv are known to be associated with hematologic cancers. Some of these cancers due to chromosomal alterations, which are usually acquired through unknown causes.

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