Benzene Cancers

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Benzene is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet odor that evaporates quickly. The chemical benzene is widely used in the United States and ranks among the top 20 chemicals produced. Benzene is primarily used as a solvent, as a starting material for the synthesis of other chemicals and as a gasoline additive.

Studies have linked benzene and cancer to leukemia, particularly acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Leukemia is a type of cancer blood-forming cells in the bone marrow. Workers are exposed to benzene through the rubber industry, oil refineries, chemical plants, shoe manufacturers, and gasoline related industries, even pumping gas.

People are exposed to benzene at work, in the general environment, and through the use of some consumer products. The greatest risk for benzene exposure occurs at work, but the most common exposure to lower doses of benzene occurs in the general environment. People are exposed to benzene through inhalation and skin absorption.

Studies have shown that exposure to benzene exposes workers to leukemia and to other blood and bone marrow cancers too.

Some consumer household products, such as glues, cleaning products, detergents, art supplies, and paint strippers contain benzene.

Benzene is considered a human carcinogen. The EPA has been taken steps to regulate exposures to benzene both occupationally and environmentally. Not all companies will follow the rules especially if their bottom lines are affected.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with benzene cancer or benzene leukemia because of exposure at your job - please contact a personal injury or wrongful death lawyer now.

Consulting a lawyer may not cure you of benzene cancer or bring back your loved one, but you could be eligible for a settlement for your pain and suffering and extreme medical bills.