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Can I stay in?
I was just diagnosed with non hodgkin's lymphoma. I am on Active Duty and just 13 years in. Understanding the cancer is treatable but not curable. What are my chances of staying in?
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Private Message Spam
Hello everyone, Thank you to those who've alerted us to the spamming from earlier today, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. While we have security measures in place, we can't prevent all spam. We are currently working on measures to try and block this. If you received a message, please do not respond or…
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Discussion Board and Chat Spam
Hello everyone, Thank you to those who've alerted us to the spamming from earlier today and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. While we have security measures in place, we can't prevent all spam. We are currently working on measures to try and block this kind of discussion board and chat spamming. If you…
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Private Message Spam
Hello everyone, Thank you to those who've alerted us to the PM spamming from earlier today and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. While we have security measures in place, we can't prevent all spam. We are currently working on measures to try and block this kind of private message spamming. If you received a…
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Private Message Spam
Hello everyone, Some of you know that we have had previous problems with a particularly tenacious scammer named sarah, and unfortunately she has struck again. While we have security measures in place, we can't prevent all spam. We are currently working on measures to try and block this kind of private message spamming. If…
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All CSN members are invited!
It’s finally happening! We are happy to announce that as early as tonight, a new Chat application is being launched on CSN. It is NOT Java-based and it DOES support members using mobile devices. To access chat, you must be a CSN member and logged on. Once logged on, all you have to do is click chat in your left navigation…
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Active Duty diagnosed Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma last week. I'm in the staging process right now, PET scan tomorrow and first consultation with the oncologist on wednesday. I was wondering if anyone had any guidance about being in the military and having cancer. I am stationed at Dover AFB and I am hoping they let…
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What is the impact of a cancer diagnosis and treatment on military career and benefits?
Does anyone know of a definitive resource that we can ask questions about this subject? I and two other buddies of mine are in middle or recently completed cancer treatment and all of us are late on our military careers. We were recently discussing the lack of information available to Active Guard Reserve (AGR) folks and…
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Pilots with increased exposure to radiation?
As a former Navy pilot and career professional pilot (post military) I have had the dubious honor of joining this forum as a survior of kidney cancer. I am curious of any other professional pilots who may be members here. Recently I read an article about the amount of radiation received by pilots and crews operating at…
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Army Med Board after beating Melenoma cancer
My husband was diagnosed with stage 3 Melanoma a couple years ago. He had a few surgeries and did the year treatment of Interferon. He had a PET scan and came back all clean. After this 2 year ordeal his PCM has given him a permanent non deployable profile and has refered him for a MED BOARD. We are floored. My husband is…
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Korean war Vets
Does anyone know if veterans of the Korean war qualify for any cancer benefits. My husband was diagnosed with Base of Tongue cancer May 2011. The cancer is now matastisized to his lungs and he is terminal. Any help appreciated. Debbie
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Agent Orange Epidemiologists
I was in Viet Nam from 1971 to 1973 as a civilian advisor, in the field with the ARVN. I originally worked out of Americale at Chu Lai then moved to all sorts of outposts, mostly in I-Corps before leaving in April 1973. I now have Follicular Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma stage IV Grade 3B. I am eligible for some sort of small…
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Squamos Cell Carcinoma/BOT Re: VA Claim
I was diagnosed with base of tongue cancer in January and completed radiation, chemotherapy, and brachytherapy in May. In July I requested my compensation be raised due to a lot of exposure to Agent Orange in 67/68. Of course the VA denied (October) based on "not on the presumed cancer" list. Today I spoke with my attorney…
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nasopharyngeal cancer/Agent Orange link legislature
Congressman Bradley of N.H. has introduced a bill to add nasopharyngeal cancer to the list of presumptive diseases associated with exposure to Agent Orange during military service in Viet Nam. The bill is titled H.R. 3209. Please contact your Congressman/woman and ask them to support/co-sponser this bill. Thank you,…
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Leukemia ARNG
Almost 3 years ago I was diagnosed with Leukemia. I went through chemo, and had a BMT about 2 years ago. It was the worst and the most enlightening thing I went through. I can't say it was easy whatsoever, but I can't complain. I'm alive. I just feel physically I'm not the same. More importantly I'm not the same mentally.…
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***Merry Christmas to all***
Never give up. Suggestion: make yourself known to the VA clinic. Let them know you are not feeling well. Suggestion: google cancer fighting vegetables, fruit. beings fruit is a type of sugar.. please eat sparingly? Consider lots of lean meat, portion control on the carbs.. potatos/fries/chips,. Stay active,. Get on cancer…
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In home assistance for veterans and/or spouses
I was not aware of this benefit. http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/few-know-of-benefit-to-help-aging-veterans/?src=twrhp
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greetings to the group
Greetings to the group, another Vietnam Vet checkng in with Prostate cancer, server 18 months in Vietnam
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma on my right hand
I recently was diagnosed (accidentally I might add) with a large Squamous Cell Carcinoma on my right hand extending to last two fingers. It has been surgically removed and a full thickness skin graft performed with additional lump removal (from left forearm) and 9 biopsies also done during recovery time. The skin graft…
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Deployment Regs for Cancer Survivors?
I'm 27, just finished chemo for stage 2 Hodgkin's lymphoma this past December. I am an E-6 in the Army Reserves and although I haven't deployed yet, I've just transferred to a kind of unit that deploys frequently. According to AR 40-501 (Medical Fitness Standards), p. 62, soldiers on a six-month follow-up schedule "should…
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update on retirement and filing for VA disability
Well I was retired medically in April from the US Army, with 75%. We (my kids and I) also purchased a house during the time frame of retiring. I ended up having a tube still coming out my left kideny while doing all this. When I was on terminal leave I filed a claim with the VA center here, they are suppose to have a "fast…
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Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL)
Hello everyone, Due to the cancer that I have(had), I have recieved the following recommendation from the MEB folks. They have recommended that I be placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) list with a compensable percentage of 100%. One of the questions that I have is in the informational paper work that was…
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UPDATED list of ships exposed to Agent Orange
The Veterans Administration has updated the listing. Check on the below website: http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/shiplist/list.asp
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22, Army, Cervical Caner
I thank God every single day that the Army finally cracked down and decided that every female soldier will have a mandatory pap smear. I have had my annual pap smear from the military and come to find out I had moderate to severe dysplasia. Next thing I know it was cancer. FEMALES! Get your Paps !!!!!!! Has anyone else had…
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update on retirement and filing for VA disability
Well I was retired medically in April from the US Army, with 75%. We (my kids and I) also purchased a house during the time frame of retiring. I ended up having a tube still coming out my left kideny while doing all this. When I was on terminal leave I filed a claim with the VA center here, they are suppose to have a "fast…
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update on retirement and filing for VA disability
Well I was retired medically in April from the US Army, with 75%. We (my kids and I) also purchased a house during the time frame of retiring. I ended up having a tube still coming out my left kideny while doing all this. When I was on terminal leave I filed a claim with the VA center here, they are suppose to have a "fast…
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ROTC Medical Waiver
I was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2004. At the time I had a contract with the ROTC program at Texas A&M with a 4yr scholarship. I had been in almost 2 years. After being diagnosed, I was medically disqualified and notified by the professor of military science. I have been doing some research and it seems…
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VA updates ships operating on/off shore in RVN
VA recently released an update of ships in Vietnam waters. Check website below: http://tiny.cc/dlsx7 http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/shiplist/list.asp
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Kidney Cancer and Agent Orange
Hi all, I am new to the group but share all of your pain. I have a question for whomever might be of assistance. I served in Viet Nam in 66-67 and then in 2000 I was diagnosed with kidney cancer and had my left kidney removed. I then filed a claim with the VA but was denied because they don't cover those kinds of cancer.…
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Pancreatic Cancer
Does anyone out there have or has had pancreatic cancer? My stepfather was diagnosed last week with it, and he also has multiple myeloma.... I am looking to fnd support for him and my mother. Thank you, Jennifer