title: Urologic cancer risks for veterans exposed to Agent Orange.
abstract: Agent Orange, an herbicide widely used during the Vietnam War, has been linked to various health risks, including urologic malignancy. Exposed veterans are at risk for prostate cancer and may be entitled to compensation if diagnosed with prostate cancer. Current research studies are aimed at mitigating prostate dysplasia and prostate cancer
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, James A. Haley Veterans Administration Hospital, Tampa, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Lori A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Hoenemeyer
mesh_terms: D015085:2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015084:2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000075182:Agent Orange; D003678:Defoliants, Chemical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000072317:Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States; D014571:Urologic Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000453:epidemiology; D058014:Veterans Health
chemical_list: D003678:Defoliants, Chemical; D000072317:Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins; D015084:2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid; D000075182:Agent Orange; D015085:2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic Acid