darkdreamer_77
Registered: 11/21/11
Posts: 1
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| | 11/21/11 at 06:57 PM | | #1 |
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Hi my name is Jeremy Holm, my father Lynn Micheal "Sparky" Holm served on the USS Fox from 70-74. He passed away on October 31, 2011 from Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) in relations to a parasite that he knowingly ingested during his time in Southeast Asia.
The parasite is a Liver Fluke that is commonly found in fish that many of the Southeast Asian's consume. The liver fluke attaches it's self to the bile duct wall and changes your DNA structure. It lives in the bile duct for around 10 years and and doesn't flush out of the system until another 30 years later. In that time the DNA in the system is being changed and your body tries to fight it by creating cancer cells.
By the time anyone shows symptoms ( yellowing of the skin and eyes, stomach pains, weakness, gallbladder problems, kidney problems, and lack of energy) the cancer is in Stage 4.
Please have yourself checked out immediately if you show any of these symptoms.
On a side note I would like to hear from anyone that might have served with my father during 70-74 and in hopes of hearing stories and or pictures that might have him in it. I know there was ship leaves in the following locations during that time; Japan, China, Thailand, Philippines, and a couple of others I forgot.
I know he has some pictures from times that the ship fired upon a sub and the yellow smoke that was released indicating a direct hit. Also there are some of the chopper "big mother" for mail call. and photo's of the smoke that could be seen off shore of Vietnam.
Anything helps.
Thank You for your time.
Jeremy Holm
In Memory of
Lynn Micheal "Sparky" Holm
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cgilman
Registered: 12/25/11
Posts: 1
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| | 12/25/11 at 07:17 PM | | #2 |
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Merry Christmas from Oregon everyone.
I have another warning for you guys. If any of you are having lung problems, see the VA about it. There is a very good possibility that your problems are caused by exposure to asbestos aboard the Fox. I very good friend of mine and ex-shipmate of ours has fibrosis in one lung and having surgery on the other one in another week or so. I just wanted everyone to be aware of another danger we faced, especially if you worked in the boiler room.
Take care all.
Chuck Gilman, FTM2 |
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