Re: Leukemia in Astronauts

[SSEKIRK@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-07-23 11:28:39 EDT, you write:

<< > With the recent passing of Alan
 > Shepard, one of the original seven
 > astronauts, who died of Leukemia, one
 > might wonder whether his increased
 > exposure to cosmic radiation had any
 > relevance. >>


I think it is reasonable to wonder about the relationship between his previous
radiation exposure and the leukemia. I wondered the same thing when I read it.
Although, obviously a causal relation will never be established.

Cheerio,

S. Kirk
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