What kind of cancer does benzene cause?

Long-term exposure to high levels of benzene in the air can cause leukemia, cancer of the blood-forming organs.

What kind of cancer does formaldehyde cause?

Studies of workers exposed to high levels of formaldehyde, such as industrial workers and embalmers, have found that formaldehyde causes myeloid leukemia and rare cancers, including cancers of the paranasal sinuses, nasal cavity, and nasopharynx.

How do you test for benzene exposure?

Blood counts of all components of the blood and examination of bone marrow are used to determine benzene exposure and its health effects. For people exposed to relatively high levels of benzene, complete blood analyses can be used to monitor possible changes related to exposure.

What are the symptoms of formaldehyde exposure?

When formaldehyde is present in the air at levels higher than 0.1 parts per million (ppm), some people may have health effects, such as:

• watery eyes.
• burning sensations of the eyes, nose, and throat.
• coughing.
• wheezing.
• nausea.
• skin irritation.

Is there a test for formaldehyde poisoning?

Specific tests for the presence of formaldehyde in blood or urine may be available, but the results generally are not useful to the doctor. If a severe exposure has occurred, blood and urine analyses and other tests may show whether the lungs have been injured or if systemic effects are possible.

What medications have benzene in them?

Benzene Derivatives

Drug	Drug Description
Toremifene	A first generation nonsteroidal selective estrogen receptor modulator used to treat certain breast cancers.
Zafirlukast	A leukotriene receptor antagonist used for prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma.
Monobenzone	A hydroquinone derivative used to treat vitiligo.