CHEMOTHERAPY BEGAN IN 1946 WHEN THE DOD NEEDED TO FIND A MEDICAL USE FOR MUSTARD GAS 🍿🐸

Mustard gas also known as sulfur mustard, is a chemical warfare agent that has been recognized as a known human carcinogen since 1980. The carcinogenic properties of mustard gas stem from its ability to chemically alter DNA, potentially leading to mutations that can result in various cancers, particularly respiratory cancers such as those of the larynx, pharynx, and lungs. Studies indicate that individuals who have been exposed exhibit an increased risk of developing these types of cancer. Interestingly, the destructive effects of mustard gas on white blood cells also contributed to the development of chemotherapy treatments for cancer
https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/health-and-medicine/mustard-gas-and-cancer

Chemotherapy: From the Trenches of Warfare A Weapon to Fight Cancer
https://medicine.yale.edu/ycci/clinicaltrials/learnmore/tradition/chemotherapy/