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Railroad Leukemia

Many Railroad Scleroderma workers are exposed to carcinogens over many years. Their work often exposes them to benzene. However they also have a higher risk of developing chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) from long-term exposure to herbicides like dicamba and 2,4-D.

LaTonya Payne is a resident of Houston's fifth Ward, which is near the Union Pacific rail yard where creosote is kept. Payne's son was diagnosed with leukemia and died in July.

Benzene

Benzene is a transparent, flammable liquid that has a variety of uses. It is found in diesel exhaust fumes, and in some solvents that Railroad Stomach Cancer workers make use of. Benzene is believed to be carcinogen. Research confirm that exposure to this substance can cause leukemia. Exposure to this chemical is associated with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Benzene is known to alter DNA and alter its structure, which can lead to cancerous cell formations. Benzene has been shown to form chromosome changes in bone marrow cells where new blood-forming cells are formed.

Many international and national agencies investigate substances to determine whether they can cause cancer. Benzene is classified as a cancer-causing agent of group one, which means that it is likely to cause cancer in humans. These organizations review a variety of studies on animals and humans in order to make decisions.

AML and MDS both affect the blood, therefore Railroad Scleroderma workers exposed to these chemicals over the course of a long period are at risk of developing either. There are, however, ways to safeguard yourself from these dangerous chemicals. For example, railway machinists, can wear a mask to keep benzene out of their system.

Avoiding work with benzene can be a great way to safeguard yourself. This is difficult since Railroad Myelodysplastic Syndrome jobs typically involve working on tracks, where trains are always moving. These precautions may not shield railroad workers from exposure to benzene completely however they can be helpful.

Trichloroethylene

Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a solvent with a chlorination that was once widely used as an industrial degreaser as well as in other manufacturing processes. It is a pollutant that has contaminated the groundwater of certain communities across the nation. TCE can be absorbed through the skin, inhaled and ingestion. The chemical can cause a variety of health problems based on the kind and duration of exposure.

Symptoms of exposure to high levels of TCE include nausea confusion, vomiting and a sense of sleepiness. It can also trigger kidney and liver failure. TCE is also a carcinogen. TCE is classified as a carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists indicates it as a probable human cancerous chemical with potential genetic toxicity.

TCE is an extremely toxic chemical that is extremely toxic. It can also be a skin sensitizer as well as a respiratory irritant. It also poses a fire hazard. If exposed to an ignition source, it may react and form perchloroethylene or dichlorovinyl cysteine. These substances are soluble and can be taken in by the skin. TCE can also be processed by the liver and kidneys in humans and animals and results in the oxidative metabolites, dichloroacetic and trichloroacetic acids. These metabolites are capable of causing DNA mutations and cell expansion, which are characteristic of leukemia.

Creosote

Creosote, a preservative for wood that ranges from colorless yellow, is a mixture made up of several natural chemicals. It is used on Railroad Emphysema ties and utility poles to protect against termites mites and fungus. It also has antiseptic properties. It has also been used to treat ear infections, toothaches and stomach issues. However, exposure to it for long periods of time can cause serious health problems.

During the nineteenth-century coal tar was used to treat tuberculosis. Radiation therapy proved more effective in 1910 and the drug was replaced. Exposure for long periods can cause skin cancer, respiratory irritation and eye irritation. It can also cause damage to the lungs and liver. Exposed to high levels of the chemical could cause unconsciousness or death.

Creosote can be toxic to marine life, as per research. It has been proven that Pacific herring (Clupea Pallasi) embryos can suffer from abnormalities in the skeletal system as well as ineffective swimming at levels of up to 5aEUR%0I 14g/L total polycyclic hydrocarbons. Creosote treated wood has been shown to be a similar risk in laboratory tests.

A creosote-contaminated rail yard has been linked to a cancer cluster in Houston, and residents are concerned about the effects of the contamination on their children. Union Pacific has held meetings with the community and is testing water near the site. A study by the Texas Department of State Health Services indicates that children living in the area have higher rates than normal of leukemia and other types of cancer.

Magnetic Fields

Magnetic fields are energy fields that are found around electrical devices. Natural magnetic fields can also be found in the environment. Numerous studies have looked at whether human-made EMFs promote cancer, and most studies have found that daily exposure to them does not increase the risk of cancer in adults. However, some research has found that long-term exposure to EMFs at the workplace may increase a person's risk for railroad leukemia certain cancers.

Researchers examined the records of thousands of Swiss railway workers over a period of 30 years in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Researchers monitored the workers' exposure to extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF EMFs) over a period of 30 years. Researchers found that train drivers and stationmasters, who were the most exposed to ELF-EMFs were at risk of developing myeloid and Hodgkin's lymphoma.

In previous studies, those who had jobs in which they were exposed to ELF-EMFs experienced higher than expected rates of certain cancers such as leukemia, breast cancer in males and brain tumors. However the most recent studies, including some that used actual measurements of workers' exposures and exposures - have not revealed any higher risk.

The increase in the risk of myeloid leukemia and Hodgkin's lymphoma among train drivers was the most significant, and the highest-risk groups accounted for nearly half of all cases of those diseases. Researchers concluded that factors like smoking and socioeconomic status would not influence the incidence of both blood cancers.