MSNBC reports: Study finds link between Agent Orange, cancer...

CrownPrinceBandar

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Fri Jan-23-04 03:33 PM
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MSNBC reports: Study finds link between Agent Orange, cancer...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4037340/

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"The ongoing study of 2,000 Vietnam veterans shows for the first time an elevated risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Previous studies have found increased risks of prostate cancer, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and also diabetes."

A new analysis of cancer incidence among Air Force veterans of the Vietnam War found increased risks of prostate cancer and melanoma in those who sprayed Agent Orange and other herbicides,� the Air Force Surgeon General�s office said in a statement."

Hope his isn't a dupe.

Too bad it took 'em over 30 yrs. to hit on that Agent Orange was bad. The report goes on to say that this detection is due to: "new numbers, new exams."

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snooper2

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Fri Jan-23-04 03:34 PM
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1. no WAY!

eom

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Drifter

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Fri Jan-23-04 03:36 PM
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2. Captain ...

Edited on Fri Jan-23-04 03:37 PM by Drifter

Fucking Obvious.

I was convinced when I saw the video of a soldier twitching around uncontrollably after being douched with this stuff.

Cheers
Drifter

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PaDUer

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Fri Jan-23-04 06:51 PM
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3. Ya, did they say

it's hereditary...bet they didn't..

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Karenina

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Fri Jan-23-04 07:04 PM
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4. Whaddya mean?

Kids at increased risk?

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PaDUer

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Fri Jan-23-04 08:46 PM
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5. OH yes....

Big time..Do you have children? How's their health? Any problems?? If so, they're entitled to submit a claim..

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leesa

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Fri Jan-23-04 08:47 PM
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6. No kidding. I have taken care of dozens of Viet vets exposed

to agent orange who have died from lymphoma, but this was long ago in the 80s.

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Palacsinta

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Fri Jan-23-04 08:53 PM
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7. Including my cousin, Jeff

may he RIP.

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