Occupational exposure to solvents has been reported to increase non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) risk in some, but not all, studies.
What chemicals can cause lymphoma?
The NTP has now included the chemical trichloroethylene (TCE), the cobalt element and cobalt-containing compounds, and five viruses that have been linked to cancer in humans. Among the five viruses are four known to cause lymphoma.2016-11-09
What exposure causes lymphoma?
There are some occupations that have seen an increased risk of developing both non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). Farmers have been linked to being at a higher risk due to being exposed to pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, infectious microorganisms, solvents, paints, fuels, oils, and dusts.
Can you get cancer from paint?
Occupational exposure to paint may cause an increased risk of cancer, according to a new study published in the March issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
Does paint thinner cause lymphoma?
Occupational exposure to solvents has been reported to increase non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) risk in some, but not all, studies.
Can paint thinner cause non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?
Long term use of benzene-containing solvents, paints, and thinners can lead to certain cancers including Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL).