Benzene, Houston Ship Channel & Cancer

Benzene, Houston Ship Channel & Cancer: A recent article examined the Environmental factors such as industrial pollution that play a significant role on the health of fence-line communities located near the Houston Ship Channel.  Leukemia cancer may be caused by benzene exposure or other toxic chemicals.  

A brief abstract/summary of the Benzene, Houston Ship Channel & Cancer article:

• Prolonged exposure to environmental toxins from living within close proximity to industrial sources of pollution can have profound negative impacts on the overall health and well-being of residents. Recent studies have revealed an increased risk of cancer for communities located near the Houston Ship Channel; however, these studies did not examine cancer mortality.
• Recent studies have revealed an increased risk of cancer for communities located near the Houston Ship Channel; however, these studies did not examine cancer mortality.
• Additionally, the overall ambient air concentrations of the carcinogens, benzene and 1,3 butadiene, also remain elevated.  Communities located fence-line to the Houston Ship Channel should be encouraged to advocate, adopt and implement cancer prevention strategies that encourage the use of sustainable, safe, community-friendly building and industrial technologies.

To read more of the article, follow this link – November 17, 2014.

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 BENZENE EXPOSURE

The effects of long-term benzene exposure at high levels in the air may cause leukemia, a potentially fatal cancer of the blood-forming organs (blood disorder).

In addition, Benzene exposure may cause:

1. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
2. Acute non-lymphocytic leukemia (ANLL)
3. Secondary aplastic anemia
4. Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)
5. Myelodysplasia
6. Myelodysplastic syndrome, or
7. Non-hodkins lymphoma.

Additionally, benzene has been connected to a rare form of kidney cancer in two separate studies, one involving tank truck drivers, and the other involving seamen on tanker vessels, both carrying benzene laden chemicals.

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If you have been diagnosed with a serious disease (e.g., leukemia, non-hodgkins lymphoma etc.) from benzene exposure, and need a benzene lawyer to help you file a benzene exposure lawsuit, contact our office at 1.844.329.5955.

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