CAREX Canada is developing profiles for approximately 170 substances selected as high, possibly high, and moderate priority carcinogens in Canada. We are reviewing substances classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as known, probable, and possible carcinogens. These profiles contain information on carcinogenic evidence, main uses, regulatory information, and the potential for occupational and environmental exposure to the Canadian population. The documents highlight information used during the prioritization process and also provide readers with a Canadian-themed source of information on exposure to these substances. For more information about how substances were chosen, please refer to our Occupational Priorities Report and our Environmental Priorities Report.
Adriamycin is an antineoplastic agent.
An occupational estimate is available for the following group:
- Antineoplastic Agents
Antineoplastic agents are a group of drugs used to treat cancer.
Profiles are available for the following individual agents:
- Adriamycin
- Chlorambucil
- Cisplatin
- Cyclophosphamide
- Melphalan
Benzo[a]pyrene is one of the PAH group of chemicals.
An occupational estimate is available for the following group:
- PAHs
Benzo[b]fluoranthene is one of the PAH group of chemicals.
An occupational estimate is available for the following group:
- PAHs
Benzo[k]fluoranthene is one of the PAH group of chemicals.
An occupational estimate is available for the following group:
- PAHs
Benz[a]anthracene is one of the PAH group of chemicals.
An occupational estimate is available for the following group:
- PAHs
Chlorambucil is an antineoplastic agent.
An occupational estimate is available for the following group:
- Antineoplastic Agents
Cisplatin is an antineoplastic agent.
An occupational estimate is available for the following group:
- Antineoplastic Agents
Cyclophosphamide is an antineoplastic agent.
An occupational estimate is available for the following group:
- Antineoplastic Agents
Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene is one of the PAH group of chemicals.
An occupational estimate is available for the following group:
- PAHs
Melphalan is an antineoplastic agent.
An occupational estimate is available for the following group:
- Antineoplastic Agents
PAHs are a group of chemicals.
Environmental estimates are available for the following PAH components:
- Benzo[a]pyrene
- Benzo[b]fluoranthene
- Benzo[k]fluoranthene
- Benz[a]anthracene
- Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene