Is it true that every bite of catfish meat can trigger 3000 cancer cells in our body? Catfish are freshwater fish, which usually live in critical places such as rice fields, dirty and muddy fish ponds and swamps. Many catfish live in places that lack oxygen. These fish are also known as carnivores, because they eat small shrimp and worms. Catfish are also known as tough fish species, because they are equipped with an additional respiratory apparatus in the form of a labyrinth, which allows catfish to survive in polluted and dirty water conditions. This way of living and growing in such a dirty place has led to accusations that catfish contain cancer cells. However, currently, the catfish circulating in the market are not catfish that live in the wild. Currently, there are many catfish farming in ponds, by providing good quality feed and controlling the cleanliness of the pond so that it is free from pollution. According to data from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP), catfish production in 2013 reached 543,461 tons, an increase from 441,217 tons in 2012 and 337,577 tons in 2011. Meanwhile, catfish consumption according to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) was 29.98 kg/capita/ year, up from 22.58 kg/capita/year in 2004. In Jakarta no less than 6,000 pecel catfish stalls have been registered with the Indonesian Street Vendors Association (APKLI). The popularity of catfish always increases every year. This is inseparable from the myriad benefits of this murmured fish meat. The nutritional content found in catfish is a cheap source of valuable protein. As we know protein is very necessary for the growth of the fetus in the womb. Even the nutrition contained in 2.5 kg of catfish is equivalent to the nutrition of 1 kg of beef. The high phosphorus in catfish meat adds to the benefits of the fish, especially for pregnant women and their fetuses. In addition to phosphorus, potassium and sodium in catfish are also useful as the best food source for the heart and blood vessels. By regularly consuming catfish, it helps the heart work in pregnant women so that the blood will be pumped properly. The allegation that there are cancer cells in catfish cannot be believed to be true, this is reinforced by the statement of cancer experts from the Indonesian Oncology Association. Currently there is no research that states that eating catfish can trigger cancer, said dr.Dradjat R Suardi, SpB (K) Onk, a cancer expert from the Indonesian Oncology Association.