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I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia over one year ago. \u00a0After multiple rounds of chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant, I am happy to report that I am in complete remission. \u00a0As a trial attorney who has represented consumers for more than 30 years, I want to understand what caused my leukemia. \u00a0I will share information as I find it to help others with leukemia understand what may have caused their leukemia and to help workers and consumers avoid getting leukemia in the future.<\/p>\n

A recent study<\/a> published in the International Journal of Cancer, studied chemicals to which people are exposed in the workplace and at home. \u00a0The study found significant associations between acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and\u00a0myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and the following chemicals:<\/p>\n