We have all heard about a Roundup® Lawsuit. But what does that mean, and why Roundup®? Does Roundup® cause cancer? We will answer the most frequently asked questions when it comes to Roundup® Weed Killer.
You may be entitled to compensation if you have been diagnosed with cancer due to exposure to Roundup® Weed Killer. File your claim with us today to get started.
Roundup® has been around since the 1970s. But its popularity soared in the 1990s when Monsanto introduced "Roundup® Ready" crops, genetically engineered to resist the herbicide so that farmers can spray it liberally on entire fields.
Monsanto, the company that makes this product, was acquired by Bayer in 2018 as part of its crop science division. Monsanto co-developed Agent Orange, the deadly herbicide used by the Department of Defense during the Vietnam War. Monsanto also developed polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), used as hydraulic fluid and an engine lubricant. PCBs were banned in the 1970s after being linked to cancer and birth defects.
While glyphosate may not directly cause cancer, it does contain animal fats and other ingredients that can foster conditions for cancer cells to flourish. The task now is to find or develop herbicides that will not cause many health problems. Recent studies and research and individuals who believe glyphosate causes cancer often refer to the 2015 report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) that classified the herbicide as "probably carcinogenic to humans."
While no direct scientific link between glyphosate and cancer has been established, anti-GMO and other environmental advocacy groups stress that the incidence of cancer after using Roundup® is too high to ignore. Farm workers, landscapers, nursery workers, and others in occupations that require frequent use of herbicides like Roundup® are most at risk of developing illness due to exposure. People who regularly use Roundup® for their own home gardens, lawns, and ranches are also at risk.
You may be entitled to compensation if you have been diagnosed with cancer due to exposure to Roundup® Weed Killer. File your claim with us today to get started.
Roundup® has been linked to several cancers. However, the most thoroughly researched link is between glyphosate and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. This blood cancer affects lymph nodes, tissues, and sometimes even bone marrow. Some studies have suggested that frequent glyphosate exposure could double the risk of developing lymphoma within a decade.
The debate rages over whether Roundup®'s glyphosate can cause cancer in humans continues and is continuing in both the scientific community as well as courtrooms throughout the U.S. Some of the findings include:
- A few months after IARC said glyphosate probably causes cancer in humans, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) said glyphosate was "unlikely" to cause cancer in humans.
- A 2016 study from researchers in Italy and Brazil concluded that exposure to glyphosate "increases the risk for cutaneous melanoma."
- A 2013 study concluded that glyphosate fuels breast cancer by increasing the number of breast cancer cells through cell growth and cell division.
Several recent studies show glyphosate's potential to be an endocrine disruptor, chemicals that can interfere with the hormone system in mammals. These disruptors can cause cancer tumors.
There is mounting evidence that Monsanto knew about the carcinogenic effects of their products and continued to prioritize billions of dollars in sales instead of recalling or changing the formula. This lack of ethical standards is inexcusable.
You may be entitled to a substantial settlement if you were exposed to Roundup® and diagnosed with any of the below:
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
B or T-Cell Lymphoma
Hairy Cell Leukemia
Other Cancers
You may be entitled to compensation if you have been diagnosed with cancer due to exposure to Roundup® Weed Killer. File your claim with us today to get started.
