Abstract
Tungsten is a unique transition metal owing to its high melting point, conductivity, strength and flexibility. These traits make it an indispensible part of modern life involved in everything from household goods, such as light bulbs and golf clubs, to technologically advanced materials. Until recently, tungsten was considered as a relatively inert metal; however, several investigations suggest that tungsten may have carcinogenic properties. Tungsten exposure has been linked to several leukemia clusters, including the well-publicized one in Fallon, Nevada, as well as Sierra Vista, Arizona and Elk Grove, California.1, 2, 3 These populations undoubtedly had multiple potential exposures, but the contribution of tungsten to the generation of leukemia is unknown.
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