Myeloma
Findings from V. Lope and co-authors provide new insights into myeloma
Published in Cancer Weekly, December 30th, 2008
"This study sought to identify occupations with high incidence of multiple myeloma and to investigate possible excess risk associated with occupational exposure to chemicals and sensitizing agents in Sweden. A historical cohort of 2,992,166 workers was followed up (1971-1989) through record linkage with the National Cancer and Death Registries," scientists writing in the journal Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention report.
"For each job category, age and period standardized incidence ratios and age and period adjusted relative risks of multiple myeloma were calculated using Poisson models. Exposure to chemicals and to sensitizing agents was also assessed...
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Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-12-30)
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