It has been long suspected that the active ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup is harmful to human health. Recently, a U.S. District Court Judge has been hearing extensive glyphosate cancer research about the science behind glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s popular product.

This glyphosate cancer research testimony will help Judge Vince Chhabria determine if a jury should hear from doctors and researchers about the possible connection between glyphosate and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

What is Glyphosate?

Glyphosate is the active ingredient in agricultural giant Monsanto’s widely popular herbicide, Roundup. Glyphosate was developed by Monsanto decades ago and has been used in Roundup ever since. Roundup is used both commercially and privately to kill weeds on both large scale crops and privately owned gardens and lawns.

Since the introduction of glyphosate in 1974, approximately 1.8 million tons of the herbicide has been applied to American crops, and 9.4 million tons have been used with crops around the world. It is used in 160 countries and on over 200 types of crops.

In addition, Monsanto also sells glyphosate-resistant seeds so that it can be sprayed on both crops and weeds. These are called genetically modified organisms, or GMOs.

This being said, glyphosate has been found to affect a large percentage of the worldwide crop production. Glyphosate is used on most of the food that is consumed, and thereby many believe that the consumption of glyphosate is behind many cancers.

Glyphosate has been linked to the following cancers:

• Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
• Multiple myeloma
• Leukemia
• B-cell Lymphoma
• Kidney cancer
• Bone Cancer
• Tumors of the skin
• Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumors

Glyphosate has also been linked to chromosomal damage and DNA damage.

Glyphosate Cancer Research

Judge Vince Chhabria, presiding over 300 lawsuits against Monsanto, recently listened to the glyphosate cancer research findings from various researchers and doctors, all who link glyphosate to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

According to a report by WPXI, one epidemiologist from UCLA, Beate Ritz, said “After reviewing all of the scientific literature at hand, I really concluded that to a reasonable scientific degree of certainty, glyphosate and glyphosate-based compounds, including Roundup, do indeed cause NHL,” or non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

However, Monsanto has directly opposed all those who say their product causes cancer. They say that other glyphosate cancer research suggests that Roundup is safe for everyone. Monsanto has even said that Roundup is safe for use around children and pets both.

Plaintiffs must convince Judge Chhabria that the glyphosate cancer research stating that glyphosate is the cause behind cancers, including non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, is a widely held belief in the scientific community in order to allow the jury to hear the glyphosate cancer research testimony.

Even though World Health Organization (WHO) classifies glyphosate as a probable carcinogen and the state of California has listed it as a cancer-causing chemical, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not agree. It says it is safe for humans.

Considering this and 800 published studies that say glyphosate is safe, Monsanto still remains firm that their product does not cause cancer.

Even so, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed detailing both long-term use of glyphosate products as well as terminal cancers like non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and leukemia.

If you or a loved one developed cancer after using Roundup as a farm worker or home gardener, you may have a legal claim. Legal migrant farm workers may also seek help. Learn more by filling out the form on this page for a FREE case evaluation.

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