Numerous diseases have been linked to the use of Agent Orange. One of the worst diseases is spina bifida. Spina bifida is a rare birth defect that occurs when the developing …show more content…
One cancer that scientist believe to be linked to the dioxin is multiple myeloma. (Agent Orange and Cancer). Multiple myeloma is a cancer that affects white blood cells and inhibits the victim’s ability to fight off infections (“Multiple Myeloma”). Not being able to fight off infections can cause many complications. Some complications found with multiple myeloma include low blood cell count, problems with kidney function, bone problems, and frequent infections (“Multiple Myeloma”). There are not many symptoms that come with this disease, in fact, if no symptoms are being experienced, treatment may not be necessary. However, the risk factors of multiple myeloma increase with age (“Multiple Myeloma”). While multiple myeloma is not a serious form of cancer, there has been an increase in cases in Vietnam; “several studies of farmers