Health Conditions

The following is a basic overview of leukemia. We’ll include more soon as we…

Recently, we received a request to look closer into the effects of chemical contamination exposures and fertility. Two chemicals of note, TCE and PFOS, were mentioned. We found some interesting studies/research on both (some provided by readers) that documents some of the threats of chemical exposure to fertility. More importantly, they also bear out a couple of already widely held beliefs about the transferability of these toxins from generation to generation.

Asperger syndrome is a condition on the autism spectrum, with generally higher functioning. People with this condition may be socially awkward and have an all-absorbing interest in specific topics. Communication training and behavioral therapy can help people with the syndrome learn to socialize more successfully.

In definition of “neurobehavioral effects”, conditions are of or relating to the relationship between the action of the nervous system and behavior. These may include: poor memory, dementia, depression, poor concentration, post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia, fatigue, motor problems, and many others. Exposure to TCE and other VOCs has been shown to be linked.

There are three main types of lung cancer. Knowing which type you have is important because it affects your treatment options and your outlook (prognosis). If you aren’t sure which type of lung cancer you have, ask your doctor so you can get the right information.

Scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis, is a chronic connective tissue disease generally classified as one of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases.

One of our subscribers/followers posed an interesting question at one of the recent Camp Lejeune contamination meetings that stuck out in our minds.  Their question was intriguing. Does this contamination impact DNA, and if so, could that damage cause issues for generations to follow?

The following is information compiled regarding miscarriage, one of the 15 health conditions covered by the VA for Camp Lejeune victims of water contamination.  The information has been collected from various medical sources and authorities, including the CDC, Mayo Clinic, NIH and others.

In addition to the conditions listed in the 2012 Camp Lejeune law regarding contamination and healthcare, ATSDR studies also reveal these observed health effects due to contamination.  If you believe you have any of these, don’t hesitate to research further and file a claim for VA healthcare assistance.

The following is collated information on myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), one of the 15 health conditions covered by the VA for Camp Lejeune victims.  The information comes from various resources including the MDS Foundation, Cancer.gov, the Mayo Clinic, and etc.