Toxic Ethylene Oxide Has Been Found in Allentown and Bethlehem, PA.
CANCER VICTIMS MAY HAVE A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
The EPA's National Air Toxics Assessment (NATA) study found a high concentration of Ethylene Oxide in the Allentown and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania area. Ethylene Oxide (or EtO) is a human carcinogen that has been shown to cause cancers of the white blood cells, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma, myeloma, and lymphocytic leukemia.
The EPA found that some residents are at an increased risk of cancer. Specifically, the EPA estimates that these levels of EtO emissions may have a cancer risk of up to 600 in 1 million—nineteen times the national average.
The alleged source of the EtO contamination identified by the EPA is the B. Braun facility. B. Braun uses Ethylene Oxide to fumigate and sterilize medical equipment and supplies. When medical equipment is sterilized, vast amounts of the gas is released into the air and the surrounding communities.
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Edelson PC is filing ethylene oxide exposure lawsuits on behalf of workers and nearby residents who have been diagnosed with cancer. If you live or work in Allentown or Bethlehem, PA and have a confirmed cancer diagnosis, you may qualify for a lawsuit. Contact us for a free, no-obligation case review.
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Have you ever lived or worked in this area?Your cancer may have been caused by EtO emissions.
Can Ethylene Oxide Cause Cancer?
Which Cancers Are Associated With
Ethylene Oxide Exposure?
The types of cancer that can be associated with long-term exposure to ethylene oxide include:
- Blood, Lymphatic, and Bone Cancers (e.g., Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma)
- Breast Cancers
Where Has Ethylene Oxide Been Detected in the Allentown and Bethlehem Area?
The U.S. EPA has raised a concern about B. Braun's Ethylene Oxide emissions into the Allentown and Bethlehem areas in Pennsylvania. According to the EPA's NATA report, areas surrounding the plant have an increased risk of cancer. Some areas have a risk of cancer as high as 600 additional cancers in a population of a million.
Contacting an Edelson Attorney
Environmental issues even a few miles away from your home may still affect you and your family’s health and wellbeing. Edelson PC has been fighting for the rights of families and workers harmed by big corporations for years. If you have a recent cancer diagnosis, and you have been exposed to ethylene oxide, our team of attorneys are here for you.
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