In the 'Symptoms - Environment' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about herbicide exposure:
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Have you had significant exposure to specific herbicides? Include short-term intense contact or long-term low-level exposure.
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"Don't know" |
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"No" |
No history of herbicide exposure |
A risk factor |
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"Phenoxy agents (2,4-D, agent orange, 2,4,5-T)" |
History of herbicide exposure |
A risk factor |
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"Glyphosates (roundup, touchdown…)" |
History of herbicide exposure |
A risk factor |
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"Yes, other" |
History of herbicide exposure |
A risk factor |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Comment |
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General Detoxification Requirement |
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Hodgkin's Lymphoma |
There is reasonable evidence suggesting occupational exposure to phenoxy herbicides could result in both Hodgkin's and non Hodgkin's lymphoma. These compounds act as growth regulators and cause destructive proliferation of tissues in plants. |
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma |
There is reasonable evidence suggesting occupational exposure to phenoxy herbicides could result in both Hodgkin's and non Hodgkin's lymphoma. These compounds act as growth regulators and cause destructive proliferation of tissues in plants. |
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3 |
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma |
A report by a 16-member committee of the National Academy of Science's Institute of Medicine found soft-tissue sarcoma associated with exposure to herbicides. Some studies have shown significant increases in soft tissue sarcoma with phenoxy herbicides. |
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GLOSSARY
Hodgkin's Disease (Hodgkin's)
Cancer of the lymphatic system and lymph nodes.
Lymphoma (Lymphomas)
Any tumor of the lymphatic tissues.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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