Does Agent Orange Lead To Dementia And Cancer?

Posted on Sun, 18 Oct 2015

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Question : Vietnam vet get Asian orange causes cancer now in remission thanks to the Lord post dramatic stress disorder Parkinson's now they say has dementia with Lewy bodies what does that mean is he going to forget us his love ones how long??????

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dementia is a part of agent orange and also age related

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Agent orange has been linked and associated with many neurological disorders.
The parkinsons and dementia are all has been held responsible due to agent orange.
The scientific evidence is controversial.
Also these diseases are age related degenerative disorder.
The treatment at this stage is according to clinical condition.
The memory part require efforts of care givers.
Medications to be adjusted according to effects and side effects.
You can also consult various groups and organisations related to this agent orange sufferers.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina