1. Today, the testing continues and scientists and public health officials are trying to confirm the cause of the leukemia cases. 2. At a recent hearing, Reid said jet fuel spills or jettisons from Navy planes have been mentioned in discussions of possible causes of the leukemia cases. 3. Base officials have denied any link between jet fuel and the leukemia cases. 4. He said leukemia cases also are on a significant rise throughout the region. 5. Investigations into suspected health hazards began in July after reports about a large number of leukemia cases among staff members. 6. Residents have complained of interference with home appliances and fear that leukemia cases in the area may be linked to the electromagnetic waves. 7. Since then, similar cases have been reported in at least eight other European countries, including four leukemia cases among Balkan veterans in France and two in Denmark. 8. Study links leukemia cases with French nuclear plant. 9. The radiation therapy is done to destroy cancerous bone marrow in leukemia cases. |