A WEST Yorkshire cancer survivor wants former work colleagues to provide information about his exposure to chemicals at a Huddersfield factory.
Michael Savage, 65, from Halifax, who used to work at the then ICI works on Leeds Road in the 1970s was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2005.
He is now in remission, but has been warned he faces a 90% chance of the cancer coming back.
Certain chemicals are known or suspected to cause bladder cancer many years after the first exposure.
Mr Savage wants former workmates to come forward to help his legal representatives, Thompsons Solicitors, piece together information about his working conditions in the chemical industry.
He was a maintenance fitter at ICI from 1972 to 1977.
He repaired and serviced equipment and was based in a building known as 824 Beta Nap.
Mr Savage, who has one daughter, said: “I never expected to be diagnosed with cancer. I have always been fit and healthy, so the diagnosis came as a terrible shock.
“Although I am now in remission I have been told the cancer could come back again.
“That is a big weight on my mind.
“I am lucky the cancer was caught when it was, but I have no idea what the future holds for me.”
Thompsons Solicitors spokeswoman Marion Voss said: “Exposure to certain chemicals can increase the risk of bladder cancer.
“Fortunately Mr Savage’s condition is in remission.
“However, it’s important that we trace his former workmates so we can build up an accurate description of his working environment.”
Anyone who worked with Mr Savage at ICI in Huddersfield during the 1970s or who was employed in the 824 Beta Nap building is asked to phone Ms Voss on 0113 205 6300.
