Blood cancers include leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma types of malignancies. They not only affect the actual blood cells, but also occur in the bone marrow and lymphatic system. ^(vi.162)

Population studies suggest there's a link between eating foods spiced with turmeric and lower rates of cancer. In countries where turmeric is a dietary staple and is heavily consumed, rates of leukemia and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are much lower than in westernized/industrialized countries. More importantly, a number of lab, animal, and clinical studies in humans bolster these dietary associations. Results show that turmeric's curcumin compounds block many of the factors that contribute to blood cancers. ^(vi.149)