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Could Cancer Be Caused By Exposure To Toxic Chemicals In My Line Of Work?
Question: I was diagnosed with NHL in 1989. After 20 years of treatment I am free at last. Along with NHL came liposarcomas and Prostate cancer.
I am wondering if my cancers could have been caused by exposure to toxic chemicals while I was in the AF.
I am wondering if my cancers could have been caused by exposure to toxic chemicals while I was in the AF.
Brief Answer:
Toxic chemicals can result in cancers
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, certainly, toxic chemicals are directly related to the development of cancers which you were referring to.
These toxins can directly damage the genes resulting in cancer.
Along with to toxins inherent susceptibility, hormonal changes should also given the development of cancers.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
Toxic chemicals can result in cancers
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, certainly, toxic chemicals are directly related to the development of cancers which you were referring to.
These toxins can directly damage the genes resulting in cancer.
Along with to toxins inherent susceptibility, hormonal changes should also given the development of cancers.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
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