BENZENE
International Agency for
Research on Cancer finalizes
benzene carcinogenicity
posted on: December 11, 2017
author: John Tomlinson
category: Environmental, Toxic Torts
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International Agency for
Research on Cancer finalizes
benzene carcinogenicity
posted on: author: category:
December 11, 2017 John Tomlinson Environmental, Toxic Torts
In October, 27 scientists from around the
world met at the International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC) as a working
group to finalize their assessment of
Oncology reports.
The earliest evidence of the toxic
chemical’s link to cancer dates back to the late 1920s, though the carcinogenicity
link was not conclusively proven until 1979 through the use of animal studies. The
working group this year reviewed important new findings “from several large
occupational cohort studies” offering more evidence of the link between
occupational benzene exposure and cancer, specifically AML and acute non-
lymphocytic leukemia.
Beasley Allen has previously reported that prolonged exposure to benzene, such as
in the workplace, is a risk factor for the development of Acute Myeloid Leukemia
(AML), which begins as Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
Benzene is a solvent used in the rubber industry, oil refineries, chemical plants,
shoe manufacturing, and gasoline-related industries, and is also found in cigarette
smoke, gasoline and motor vehicle exhaust, and some glues, cleaning products,
detergents, art supplies, and paints. Workers within these industries are at a
The sweet-smelling toxic chemical can be inhaled or absorbed through the skin or
eyes, as Beasley Allen has discussed. Those who develop AML may not initially be
aware they are displaying symptoms of the disease. This is because the symptoms,
including fever, feeling tired, and easy bruising or bleeding present gradually and
can be easily linked to other more common conditions. A combination of blood
and bone marrow tests is used to diagnose AML.
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If you would like more information about benzene exposure and benzene-related
Section. He can be reached at 800-898-2034 or by email
John.Tomlinson@beasleyallen.com. You can also find more information at
Sources:
The Lancet Oncology
Beasley Allen
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Carcinogenicity of benzene
Dana Loomis, Kathryn Z Guyton, Yann Grosse, Fatiha El Ghissassi, Véronique Bouvard, Lamia Benbrahim-Tallaa, Neela
Guha, Nadia Vilahur, Heidi Mattock, Kurt Straif on behalf of the International Agency for Research on Cancer
Monograph Working Group
Published: 26 October 2017
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Benzene exposure increases
worker risk for cancer including
AML
posted on: July 14, 2017
author: John Tomlinson
category: Environmental
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Petrochemical workers’ benzene
exposure risk likely higher after
Hurricane Harvey
posted on: October 16, 2017
author: John Tomlinson
category: Environmental
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