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David my son was 28 when he got diagnosed.
Leukemia is not contagious so "exposed" isn't the right word I think. And around 70 is a typical age for onset of leukemia. I understand that accumulated genetic damage is a primary cause so long term low level exposure to toxics is certainly a plausible cause. I got diagnosed at around 70 also.
I am 72 and for some reason when I was 70 this illness occurred. During all my careers (navy, research) I had no illnesses which could have given me CLL? I have been around work areas with some serious radiation and toxic chemicals. I think my education and training prevented any exposure issues. I had been retired over ten years before I had CLL.
Stay positive. We did not know exactly what happen, let the health care provider treats it,
Exposure to radiation is a known risk factor for developing leukemia. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:
- Radiation Exposure: Both natural and human-made sources of radiation can increase the risk of leukemia
- Human-Made Sources: Nuclear weapons, nuclear power plants, and certain construction materials Show Full Answer
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