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Cars exhaust system leaked into ac/cabin for two months. can that cause cancer. i researched and it says. benzene expusure for a year or more is deadly. ac was on full blast & did not know. have fixed issue with car?

Q: cars exhaust system leaked into ac/cabin for two months. can that cause cancer. i researched and it says. benzene expusure for a year or more is deadly. ac was on full blast & did not know. have fixed issue with car?

: Not likely but time will tell. Discuss with dr who knows you and your family history.

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Not likely but time will tell. Discuss with dr who knows you and your family history.

Answered 8/19/2023

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A member asked:

Cars exhaust system leaked into ac/cabin for two months. can that cause cancer. i researched and it says. benzene expusure for a year or more is deadly. ac was on full blast & did not know. have fixed issue with car?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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