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Who is at Risk for NHL and Other Blood Cancers?

People who have experienced long-term or repeated exposure to glyphosate may be at increased risk for developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. This includes individuals such as commercial farmers, landscapers, groundskeepers, and property owners who have regularly used Roundup to control weeds. This risk is a subject of ongoing research and public health monitoring. This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended as legal or medical advice.

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What is Roundup Weed Killer?

Roundup Weed Killer is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. It was developed in 1970, and its primary active ingredient is glyphosate. In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans.” This classification was based on limited evidence of carcinogenicity in humans... read more?

Does Roundup Cause Cancer?

A 2019 study from the University of Washington found that exposure to glyphosate—the key ingredient in Roundup—may increase the risk of developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma by as much as 41%. The researchers conducted a meta-analysis of multiple studies, including the Agricultural Health Study and five case-control studies. The study concluded there is a statistically significant association... read more?