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What cancers are linked to gulf war syndrome?

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Depends upon the gulf war in question: The Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988, US sailors wounded aboard the USS Stark when it was hit by an Iraqi missile have suffered from their injuries. DU (Depleted Uranium) was utilized for shells during Operation Desert Storm in January through February of 1991. Various stresses are being experienced by US personnel in present Operation Iraqi Freedom which began in 2003.

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