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Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkins disease is a type of lymphoma, or cancer of the lymphatic system. Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas comprise all lymphomas that are not characterized by Reed-Sternberg cells, like Hodgkins Disease.

Chemical Exposure Causes

Over the past few decades, many case-control studies have been conducted of persons diagnosed with (or deceased from) non-Hodgkin's lymphoma to determine causal factors for this disease. Most of these studies reported increased risks of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma for organic solvent exposure, but until recently few studies specifically analyzed whether exposure to aromatic hydrocarbons or benzene specifically is associated with an increased risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Occupational Hazards and Exposure Hazards

Occupational cohort studies have been conducted for workers exposed to benzene and organic solvents in petroleum refineries, petroleum distribution facilities, rubber plants, gasoline stations, chemical plants, and other industries where organic solvents are used. Foremost among these studies are epidemiologic studies of refinery and petroleum distribution workers.

Successfully Litigated Cases

Metzger Law Group is currently representing cases of veterans who developed Hodgkins disease and other hematologic diseases from exposure to Agent Orange. Current lawsuits >>.

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