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I would love to know myself. I am a 24-year-old male, and my father was in Vietnam and, of course, was exposed to "Agent Orange." Since becoming an adult, I have dealt with several health issues, including but not limited to: problems with my back, skin disorders and cysts on my face and testicles. I have researched this topic and can't really seem to get an answer. Can anybody share your experience with Vietnam Vet offspring suffering from cysts and/or other health issues?
Kmha
Agent Orange, a 50-50 mixture of two herbicides 2,4,5-T and 2,4,D, was first used by the US military in Vietnam in 1965. Prior to the use of Agent Orange the US military used Agent Pink (2,4,5-T) from 1961-63, Agent Purple (2,4-D and 2,4,5,T) from 1962-65 and Agent Green (2,4,5-T) in 1962. Agent Blue (dimenthylarsinic acid and sodium cacodylate) was used for crop destruction from 1962-71.In 1969 it became publicly known that Agent Orange was contaminated with 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), a toxic chemical that had been found to cause cancers and birth defects in animal studies. The US government restricted the use of 2,4,5-T in the US in April 1970 and the use of Agent Orange in Vietnam was also discontinued. However the US military continued to use Agent Blue and Agent White (picloram) until 1971.
Agent Orange affected many people. Such as varying diseases and child abnormalities. It is not known for certain that Agent Orange is also an influence to Cancer.
No , radiation and Agent Orange have no connection
See website: Agent Orange
yes
he surely did
I would love to know myself. I am a 24-year-old male, and my father was in Vietnam and, of course, was exposed to "Agent Orange." Since becoming an adult, I have dealt with several health issues, including but not limited to: problems with my back, skin disorders and cysts on my face and testicles. I have researched this topic and can't really seem to get an answer. Can anybody share your experience with Vietnam Vet offspring suffering from cysts and/or other health issues?
Kmha
yes
Agent Orange, a 50-50 mixture of two herbicides 2,4,5-T and 2,4,D, was first used by the US military in Vietnam in 1965. Prior to the use of Agent Orange the US military used Agent Pink (2,4,5-T) from 1961-63, Agent Purple (2,4-D and 2,4,5,T) from 1962-65 and Agent Green (2,4,5-T) in 1962. Agent Blue (dimenthylarsinic acid and sodium cacodylate) was used for crop destruction from 1962-71.In 1969 it became publicly known that Agent Orange was contaminated with 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), a toxic chemical that had been found to cause cancers and birth defects in animal studies. The US government restricted the use of 2,4,5-T in the US in April 1970 and the use of Agent Orange in Vietnam was also discontinued. However the US military continued to use Agent Blue and Agent White (picloram) until 1971.
Agent Orange affected many people. Such as varying diseases and child abnormalities. It is not known for certain that Agent Orange is also an influence to Cancer.
Yes, it is possible
You will need to get a PERSONAL doctors diagnosis to answer this.
Some people think that agent orange might be the cause of some cases of pancreatic cancer. For further information, see the page link further down this page under Sources and Related Links