Dr. Mikkael Sekeres (IMAGE)

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Dr. Mikkael Sekeres

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While this study does not prove cause and effect, it provides the strongest data to date linking Agent Orange exposure with more aggressive disease. “We’re hoping that the Institute of Medicine will recognize that Agent Orange exposure is a risk factor for MDS,” said Mikkael A. Sekeres, M.D. “We hope this publication helps to finally get these veterans the service-connected care they deserve.”

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Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

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