VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on Agent Orange, Parkinson’s disease and opioid use

Researchers have made some discoveries about the effects of a certain chemical. A study found that people exposed to this chemical may have a higher risk of a rare type of skin cancer. This type of skin cancer is particularly aggressive and appears in unusual places, such as the palms of the hands or soles of the feet.

The study involved nearly 8,000 participants and found a notable difference in the risk of this skin cancer between those exposed to the chemical and others. For more information, the full study can be found in a medical journal. Further details about this research and other related studies are available from the VA's Office of Research and Development.