Hi i have recently been diagnosed with a rare blood cancer Essential Thrombocythemia (ET). The exact causes of this type of cancer are unknown. Some researchers believe this could be caused by past exposure to ionising radiation like medical x-rays or nuclear fallout or some chemical substances such as Benzene & Toluene. I have worked for over 25 years in the protective coatings industry using all types of substances related to the ones mentioned therefore putting my illness down to this. I was just wondering if anyone else is suffering with the same illness on this forum.