Benzene Reader Comments

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Benzene ranks in the top 20 chemicals for production volume in the U.S.

Read what others are saying about Benzene poisoning and how it has affected their families. These testimonials show clearly that Benzene is the cause of many diseases that affected the American people who have built this country.

Benzene Pathology Report : Yes - "My late husband, Donald worked at the auburn Wa. Boeing co.  >From 1983 into the 1990s as a plaster and plastics tool maker.  At that time agents with benzene, toluene and NEK were used regularly.  I am now widowed.  He was dx with ALL on Dec. 23, 2001 and died Nov. 15, 2002.  He was born 2/23/1948.  I am blind and live on social security disability and my late husband\'s pension and want to know if there is any kind of compensation that can be received from Boeing or the benzene manufacturer. " - Elizabeth E, Kent , WA .

Benzene Diagnosis : Yes - "I worked around Benzene from 1975- 1981 I was diagnosed with CML in 2000, and would like for someone to contact me as soon as possible." - Flora B, TN.

Benzene Pathology Report : Yes - " My father was diagnosed with ALL, and Hairy Cell Leukemia, both tied to Benzene and other solvents.  He died of cancer in 1995 in Texas .  I am not sure if the statute of limitations is past, so therefore my inquiry.  He worked in heavy industry and I am curious to know what can be done to further investigate potential causes. " - Peter H, St Louis , MO.

Relative Diagnosed: Yes - "My mother-in-law died in Jan, 1999 from AML.  She lived in an area surrounded by mills and railroads.  I just found out several days ago that Benzene is a leading cause of this type of leukemia.  According to my husband, who also grew up in this same area, the mills were constantly dumping chemicals and waste products in the grounds surrounding their small community.  What, if any, are our legal rights in this matter of possible exposure to Benzene?  We currently have no documented proof that she had been exposed to Benzene or that is was the cause of her AML.  How would we go about proving that Benzene exposure was responsible for her illness and death?  What would we need to do for the future in the event that my husband, father-in-law, or daughter would also be diagnosed with a cancer that is caused by Benzene as they also had potentially been exposed?" - Kathy K, Beaver, PA.

Benzene Pathology Report: Yes - " My father died of CLL in May of 2000. He printed his own marketing materials for years and I have always suspected that his illness was due to a chemical exposure. We lost our business that he started in 1945 2 years after his death. "- Michael G. Easley, SC.

Benzene Pathology Report: Yes - " 30 years exposure to benzene and fellow workers are getting various chronic illnesses and some dying. Would like to TALK with an attorney re Benzene. - Steve C, Osseo , MI

Diagnosis ALL Lueukmia: Yes - "I worked at the Armstrong Rubber Co. in Hanford Ca. from approx. 1982-1987 working as a tire builder. In May of 2001 I was Diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)" - Ted H, Hanford , CA

Diagnosis AML Lueukmia: Yes - "I lost a brother to AML Leukemia back in 1982.  He was 26 years old, recently married and his son was born two months after he passed away in August of 1982.  My brother worked for McGraw Hill Printing Department in Alexandria , Virginia and was exposed to Benzene every day.  At that time Benzene was just one of the causes of AML Leukemia but by the time we thought about filing suit, the McGraw Hill facility was shut down.  The telephone number I left above is my mobile, please leave a message if I am unable to answer." - Eddie T. VA

Have you Been Diagnosed? Yes - "I got Hodgkin's disease in 1983 and relapsed in 1990 and am left with many disabilities because of it, the worst one is congestive heart failure. I worked with benzene in the printing industry up until I was diagnosed. - Mary D, Peoria , AZ

Diagnosis CML Lueukmia: Yes - "I was working for a propane fueling plant for nine years. I have since been diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). I know you are working with Benzene cases, and I am not sure if you can help me with this case. The company I worked for was Northwest Propane, Inc., now is named Northwest Energy, Inc. Any help you can give me on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Maybe if you could refer me to a Michigan lawyer that may be involved in propane cases. Thank you. - Kimberly I, Weidman MI

Have you Been Diagnosed? Yes - " I got Hodgkin's disease in 1983 and relapsed in 1990 and am left with many disabilities because of it, the worst one is congestive heart failure. I worked with benzene in the printing industry up until I was diagnosed. - Mary D, Peoria , AZ

Relative Diagnosed: Yes - "My husband was diagnosed with myelofibrosis in Oct 2004.He has been a mechanic for 35 years. - Helen C, Linton , IN.

Have you Been Diagnosed? : Yes - "ACUTE LYMPHOCYTIC LUKEMIA PHILADELPHIA POSITIVE.ARMOURED CAR OFFICER WITH PARTNER THAT WAS A HEAVY SMOKER.IN VEHICLE WITH HIM FOR 8-10 HOURS 5 DAYS A WEEK.DOES NOT CIGARETETES CONTAIN BENEZENE AND IS NOT LARGE AMOUNTS INHALED DEADLY?THERE WAS VERY LITTLE VENTILATION IN THE TRUCK I DROVE.A FEW WEEKS BEFORE DIAGNOIS I FELT WEAK THEN WENT TO ER AND THEY KEPT ME." - Johnny L, Lenexa , KS

Have you Been Diagnosed? Yes - "I was diagnosed with AML in September 1993. I have been a mechanic my whole life, working in jet fuel gasoline and numerous lubricants
for over 25 years. I have had a bone marrow transplant." - Stephan D, Rockford , IL .

Have you Been Diagnosed? Yes - "I am a Union , Maintenance of Way Railroad worker who was exposed to chemicals such as Benzene in my years of working on the tracks and being exposed to fumes from train engines as well as gasoline tanker cars. I have been diagnosed Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.." - Larry W, Troutville, VA

Relative Diagnosed: Yes - "My husband was diag three or four years ago with CLL. My opinion is perhaps this is caused from some exposure to the many carsenogens pipefitters and welders are exposed to in coal and nuke power plant throughout the USA . I cannot locate a list of the plants in the usa to check with my husband to see which ones he has worked and length of time. I know he worked in Pennsyl, texas, washington , montana and wyoming . Unsure about other states." - Jeannie W, Casper , WY .

Relative Diagnosed: Yes - " MY HUSBAND HAS CML DOCTORS TOLD HIM WHEN HE WAS DIAGNOSED THAT IT WAS PROBABLY CAUSED BY BENZENE. JUST WONDERING WHAT YOU WOULD NEED FROM HIM HE HAS THE RECORDS OF WHEN HE WORKED FOR RICHFIELD COMPANY IN MERCHANT MARINES AND HAD TO GO DOWN INTO THE TANKS AND CLEAN THEM OUT. THE PHONE NUMBER I GAVE IS MY WORK NUMBER.MY NAME IS PAT WALTERS." - Charles W, Prescott , AZ.

Relative Diagnosed: Yes - "My 35 year old brother was just diagnosed with AML.  He has worked with Michelin making tires for the past nine years.  Is there a possible link between his cancer and his job?" - Teresa W, Shelby NC.

Benzene Pathology Report : Yes - "I have CLL, I worked with all kinds of chemicals firm 1980 to1990, I sold and demo all kinds of cleaners and insecticides. I had chemo last year, I also got ITP from the Leukemia." - Lauren R, Boca Raton , FL

Benzene Pathology Report: Yes - "I have worked in the appliance repair industry since 1983. I repaired washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, stoves, and worked on automotive air conditioning. I worked with freon and solvents to flush a compressor burn out all the time, as well as cleaning solvents and paints all the time when reconditioning used appliances for resale. I had back surgery in Feb 2004. When I went for the preop blood work for surgery, the doctors picked up on my blood abnormality. I've subsequently been diagnosed with CLL. My Doctor tells me that this is quite unusual, even rare for my age of then 45.  I hope to get a bone marrow transplant someday soon. I have not been able to work since my back injury in July of 2002, and symptoms of my CLL worsen. I am currently seeing a specialist at the Cancer Center in Flagstaff AZ. Please advise me as to your disposition. I pray that there might be some monetary help out there somewhere.   Sincerely, Randy P." - Lauren R, Boca Raton , FL

Benzene Pathology Report: Yes - "Painter and in construction for approx. 18 years.  Worked in private industry and now work for SD Unified School District for aprox.12.  Currently not a painter.  Was moved after I found out I had leukemia and could not go back to being around solvents. Been in remission since approx. 8/01.  Diagnosed with Hairy Cell Leukemia. I heard there was a class action lawsuit recently filed linked to leukemia and solvents." - Steve M. Santee, CA

Have you Been Diagnosed: Yes - "I had AML, from many years of working in the carpentry trade and working with laminated plastics, contact cement and related glues and expoxy, styrene, polystyrene plastic resins. I have worked on projects and been exposed to polymix sprayed on paint finishes and other expoy coatings as well as volitile laquer finishes and solvents. I am currently totally disabled as a result of having AML and another form of Cancer....- Robert M. Quincy, MS

Have you Been Diagnosed: Yes - "I was a printer for 4.5 years in my own business and then was a printer for a university for a little over a year.  I became very ill while working at the university and it continued to get worse through out the year.  We found out that their ventilation system wasn't working and it was in a basement...we had no water to wash with, no ventilation and no gloves most of the time.  The roller washes and cleaning solvents had benzene, toulene and other chemicals. I've been diagnosed so far with severe immune suppression:allergic to everything now, occupational asthma, chemical sensitivity, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid, nervous system damage to thyroid & adrenal glands, ulcers, etc.  I haven\'t been tested for Leukemia, but just saw the ad on television about Benzene and printing solvents.  I've had a worker's comp case going against the university for the past two years, but nothing has been done, please help! I need a lawyer that understands the damages from these chemicals." - Vicki M. Goodwell, OK

Have you Been Diagnosed: Yes - "I lived at 922 18th Street North Columbus MS from 1961 until 1982 and from 1984-1986.  The property is within the bounds of several on going Class Action Law Suits. The class action suits claim that plant workers used benzene, arsenic, and creosote (all classified by the EPA as probable carcinogens) to pressure-treat railroad ties, which were then left outside to dry. The rain and wind conditions caused the treated would to emit odors and toxins, contaminating air, soil, and groundwater."   In the front of the house is an open ditch that water flowed on a regular basis. As a child I had Asthma and Pneumonia, which may have been related.   In Mar of this year (2005) I was diagnosis with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). CLL is- a common type of indolent (slowly progressing) cancer in which too many lymphocytes (white blood cells) are found in the peripheral blood and bone marrow) Per my Doctor this is a chronic disease and if successful in putting the Cancer in to remission it is most likely to resurface." - David H. Macomb, MI

Benzene Pathology Report: Yes - "I had surgery for prostate cancer on 02-23-05. I told my Dr. that I had worked for Goodyear and was around benzene. He told me that was the cause of my cancer. I also suffer from a low white blood cell count. I work as a tire builder for 10 years." - Robert G, Topeka , KS

Have you Been Diagnosed: Yes - "I was diagnosed with AML in September 1993. I have been a mechanic my whole life, working in jet fuel gasoline and numerous lubricants for over 25 years. I have had a bone marrow transplant." - Stephen D, Rockford , IL

Benzene Pathology Report: Yes - "I was working for a commercial roofing contractor doing nothing but big buildings.  I was doing sheet metal work six days a week for this company working with raw sheet metal every day.  After becoming sick I started my own sheet metal business thinking that it was the roofing materials that was making me ill.  While working a couple more years I had another relapse, which meant more surgery plus chemotherapy. That is when I researched a little about the sheet metal manufacturing process and found out that sheet metal is coated with coke dust and benzene before it is shipped out to be distributed to all the little fabricator shop such as mine." - Duane C. Cape Coral , FL

Benzene Pathology Report: Yes - "I am a disabled auto mechanic as of 1992.  This was my profession for 25+ years in California .  Frequently used cleaning solvents.  Still possess small quantities of the original solvents that I used.  I was diagnosed with CLL in July of 2004." - Vince Y, San Jose , CA

Benzene Pathology Report: Yes - "Worked in San Diego shipyards where I would sometimes feel sick from unknown fumes and chemicals. Didn't know about benzene effects, even when diagnosed) I have CML leukemia. My doctor felt it could be work related, but couldn't\'t pinpoint. Has NASSCO shipyard had any involvement with benzene causing CML.? I would appreciate any information.  Thank you." - John Jansen, San Marcos , CA

Benzene Pathology Report: Yes - "My father died Feb 22 04 from MDA. He layed asphalt and sealcoat from the time he was sixteen until after the 70\'s.  He had his own business.  My brother and I would like to pursue his wrongful death. We have a file with the name of the products and such." - Ann B, Sacramento , CA

Benzene Pathology Report: Yes - "Diagnosed with CLL in 1998. No doctor has ever discussed the link between oil field work and my CLL condition. I was employed as an oil field worker for several years prior to my diagnosis."- Jeffrey B. Santa Clarita, CA

Relative Diagnosed: Yes - "My father died of CML in 1998.  He was a newspaper publisher for 30years (his birth dates above w/ my name).  He was 50 yrs. old at diagnosis and 52 yrs. old when he passed." - Brian B. Ripon, CA

Relative Diagnosed: Yes -" My father died of CML in 1998.  He was a newspaper publisher for 30years (his birth dates above w/ my name).  He was 50 yrs. old at diagnosis and 52 yrs. old when he passed." - Brian B. Ripon, CA

Relative Diagnosed: Yes -" My father died in 1997 from AML after being exposed to benzene products on the job in the metal crafts industry for over 40 years. Our discovery of the details was only in Dec. 2004, as we were never made aware of this benzene-leukemia link. I would like to know our family's legal options. Isn't the statute of limitations overwritten by the discovery rule? The facts of my father's case certainly show death by exposure to benzene...medically and by work records." - Robert B, Kew Gardens Hills , NY

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