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Could Cancer Be Caused By Exposure To Toxic Chemicals In My Line Of Work?

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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.
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (49 minutes later)
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.
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Could Cancer Be Caused By Exposure To Toxic Chemicals In My Line Of Work?

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.