If you were exposed to Benzene, a dangerous chemical compound and now have Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL), you need an experienced personal injury attorney to lead you through the complicated legal system to obtain compensation for your suffering. If you're not quite sure exactly what Benzene is, it can be described as a liquid chemical that can either be odorless or have a sweet odor. The chemical is flammable and has been used in a number of industries and products. The most common way to be exposed to Benzene is through the air, but it may also be absorbed through the skin if there is direct contact.
Benzene Exposure Causes Several Illnesses & Types of Cancer
Benzene exposure causes cancer and other illnesses or health issues such as:
- Birth defects
- Excessive bleeding & elevated chance for infection in the body
- Harm to bone marrow which leads to anemia
- Respiratory illnesses
- Skin problems
There is no limit to the amount of harm that Benzene causes to humans. The chemical affects several systems in the body and every day, we are becoming more aware of the numerous health hazards Benzene is responsible for.
If you were exposed to high amounts of Benzene, you could also develop several types of cancers. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) is only one of many types of cancers caused by Benzene exposure.
Other Cancers That Could Develop After Benzene Exposure
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
AML is the development of abnormal cancer cells in the bone marrow and grows from cells that would normally turn into white blood cells.
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
This disease commonly occurs in children, but can also occur in adults exposed to Benzene. It progresses very rapidly. ALL is a cancer of the blood affecting immature cells and is also a bone marrow cancer.
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
CML is cancer of the white blood cells and is a form of leukemia. The disease is characterized by uncontrolled and increased growth of mostly myeloid cells in bone marrow that also accumulate in the blood.
Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)
This sub-type of chronic lymphoid leukemia is characterized by abnormal growth of "B" lymphocytes that have a hairy appearance when viewed under a microscope, hence the name Hairy Cell Leukemia.
Hodgkin's Disease or Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Hodgkin's Disease, named after Thomas Hodgkin who first discovered abnormalities in the lymph system in 1832, is a type of lymphoma characterized by the methodical spread of cancer from one lymph node group to another.
Multiple Myeloma
Multiple Myeloma is cancer of the bone marrow characterized by plasma cells that grow out of control and form tumors. Plasma cells are responsible for production of antibodies. Most cases of Myeloma are also characterized by production of a paraprotein, which is an abnormal antibody that may cause problems with the kidneys, resulting in immunodeficiency. Immunodeficiency means that the body has difficulty fighting infections.
Myelodeysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
Myelodeysplastic Syndrome is a precursor for some to Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) and is characterized by disorderly and ineffective blood production caused by irreversible defects in blood-forming cells. In most cases, the disease is chronic and gradually gets worse because of progressive bone marrow failure.
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