Roundup, a weed killer made by the Monsanto Company, has been used for over 40 years by homeowners and by commercial landscapers and farmers. Its key ingredient, glyphosate, is an herbicide that was discovered by chemist John Franz.
This herbicide kills weeds and quick-growing grasses that choke out crops. It also has been linked to a significantly increased glyphosate cancer risk in humans.
Glyphosate Cancer Risk and the EPA
According to www.beyondpesticides.org, plaintiffs in a current lawsuit against Monsanto that have suffered from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) – an allegedly linked form of glyphosate cancer risk – believe the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has cooperated to protect the company’s financial interest.
In 1985, the EPA identified glyphosate as “possibly carcinogenic to humans.” This identification was because of tumors found in laboratory animals exposed to the herbicide. Pesticides and other chemicals are not tested on humans, so direct human data is not available.
Later, the EPA dialed back this conclusion, presenting glyphosate cancer risk as null and void. This switch allowed Roundup to become the most popular weed-killing agent on the market today.
Studies Suggesting Glyphosate Cancer Risk
According to an article on glyphosate on www.wikipedia.com, in the first quarter of 2015, probable glyphosate cancer risk was identified by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
In the fall of that same year, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) deduced after publishing a report that the herbicide is likely damaging to human DNA and therefore carcinogenic or cancer-causing.
Since these respected agencies have released their informed positions on the matter of glyphosate’s alleged toxicity to humans, Monsanto has tried to make the studies appear less than reliable scientifically.
According to www.beyondpesticides.com, Monsanto has inferred that the studies lack rigorous scientific controls. They also point out that they are irrelevant in proving causation of cancers in plaintiff’s lawsuits against them.
What is Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?
NHL is a cancer originating in the white blood cells of the immune system that are known as lymphocytes. It is the most common supposed glyphosate cancer risk of record.
It is a cancer that can start anywhere in the body, as it is based in the lymphatic system which moves intracellular fluid throughout the body and produces T-cells and B-cells which have different immune-fighting duties.
Lymphomas can start anywhere lymph tissue is found such as:
- Lymph Nodes
- Spleen
- Bone Marrow
- Thymus
- Adenoids
- Tonsils
- Digestive Tract
The particular danger of NHL is how quickly it can spread throughout the body via the lymph system – a secondary circulatory network.
According to www.forthepeople.com, symptoms of NHL include:
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Chest Pain or Pressure
- Shortness of Breath or Cough
- Anemia
- Weight Loss
- Fever
- Swollen Belly
If you or a loved one have had significant exposure to Roundup and its key ingredient, glyphosate, and have been diagnosed with NHL or other types of cancer, we encourage you to consult one of our expert product liability lawyers. You and your family deserve to get compensation for your suffering.
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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