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Veterans and Cancer

Some veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces may have been exposed during service to substances, such as ionizing radiation and Agent Orange, that are known to cause cancer. Many veterans who were exposed to these agents several decades ago are now at an age where cancer is more likely to develop. In this two-part series, learn about the link between some agents and cancer, programs to help veterans, and questions to ask your doctor. This article discusses ionizing radiation and nasopharyngeal radium treatment. The second article discusses Agent Orange (in use during the Vietnam War), risks to veterans of recent conflicts, and questions to ask your doctor. Read the article.

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