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Does Inhalation Of Benzene Fumes Cause Leukemia?
Dear Dr, I have discovered that I have a genetic null polymorphism for NQO1 enzyme making me more susceptible to benzene poisoning and leukemia. Two years ago when I was in graduate school I worked with benzene sporadically ( mostly in fume hood but sometimes outside of it for a few minutes) and I have probably inhaled some amount. Now I am very worried that I will develop leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome. Should I be so concerned about this?
Thu, 27 Feb 2020
Hello,
Short exposure of benzene does not lead to leukemia even if you are genetically susceptible.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Short exposure of benzene does not lead to leukemia even if you are genetically susceptible.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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