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MDS, Benzine, and jet fuel

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  • April 4, 2011 at 12:52 am #23130
    Andy R
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    Casual searches on the net show that MDS can be attributed to benzine.

    I worked in POL for the Air Force and had both dermal and inhalation exposure to JP-4 jet fuel.

    Has anyone heard anything regarding this?

    From what I can understand, contracting MDS without any contributing illnesses is a bit rare for so for someone in their mid 40s.

    Any insight you might have on this would be great.

    Thanks,
    Andy

    April 7, 2011 at 3:27 am #23145
    lindajo
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    Jet fuel or any type of exposure to benzene can increase the risk for MDS and leukemias. You might look for information from the Vets of the Military on various leukemia sites.

    We are lobbying for more research dollars from Congress.

    They are also looking into exposure to Agent Orange. Google those to things and you will find a lot of information.

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