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@carcinoid

My name is Paul, I am a Vietnam Vet serving at Phan Rang AF Base 1967-68. I was there during TET OFFENSIVE, my job was Weapons Specialist spending most of my time at the end of the runway on base loading weapons on aircraft. I also was a gunner during TET when extra people were needed. I am now retired and recovering from a series of surgeries that landed me in a hospital for 100 days straight. I have loud noises in my head that keep me from sleeping. I developed Asthma upon my return from Vietnam and being stationed in Arkansas. I got out of the service after my 4 year duty was up. I now have NET/MET to the liver and can not have anymore surgery on my abdomen, my initial surgery was due to a perforation of the colon and I am left with a permanent ileostomy.

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@carcinoid, Hello Paul

I appreciate your posts both in this discussion group as well as the NET discussions. Your input is very helpful to others! I appreciate your service to our country and I feel badly that you are experiencing these health problems. Do you think that the NET was due to exposure in Nam?

Teresa