Chemotherapy Related MDS
In 1996, I was dx with CLL. Recently, the V.A. determined from my health and service records that the CLL was caused by my exposure to pollutants in the ground near the building I worked in while in the service. I was breathing the fumes and since the entire area was on well water, basically drinking the junk that caused my CLL. Things like MEK, Tri-Chlor, Benzene etc. I also used some of these in my job, cleaning electronic equipment prior to repairing it.
In 2003, I underwent a 6 month course of Chemo therapy that caused MDS.
In March, I had a PBSCT (Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplant) with my sister as the donor. So far, so good, no trace of any blood borne cancers.
So, from my perspective, ALL my problems are related to the original issue of carbon based pollutants, 35 years ago!
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