Hope for Veterans: Updates in the Management and Treatment of BCC, cSCC, Melanoma, Multiple Myeloma, NHL and NSCLC

Welcome to the AVAHO immuno-oncology resource website. Here you can view numerous animations on cutaneous malignancies, hematologic cancers, and non-small cell lung cancer, including programs on their pathophysiology, interactions with the immune system, and the mechanism of action of the latest immunotherapies in these diseases.

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Encompass HD Visual Learning

Non-small Cell Lung Cancer:
Today, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, making up over a quarter of all cancer-related deaths. For veterans of the US military and other industries, the risk of being diagnosed with the disease is even higher.

  • 7,700 veterans in the VA are diagnosed with lung cancer each year
  • An estimated 900,000 remain at risk due to age, smoking, and other environmental exposures during and after military service
  • Military service members are 25% more likely to receive a lung cancer diagnosis than the general population
  • The survival rate among veterans has been historically lower than the general population

US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA and GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer partner to improve outcomes for veterans at risk of lung cancer. https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5468

Lung Cancer Center. Lung Cancer in the Military.
https://www.lungcancercenter.com/who-lung-cancer-affects/military/

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NSCLC HD Visual Learning

Non-small Cell Lung Cancer:
Today, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, making up over a quarter of all cancer-related deaths. For veterans of the US military and other industries, the risk of being diagnosed with the disease is even higher.

  • 7,700 veterans in the VA are diagnosed with lung cancer each year
  • An estimated 900,000 remain at risk due to age, smoking, and other environmental exposures during and after military service
  • Military service members are 25% more likely to receive a lung cancer diagnosis than the general population
  • The survival rate among veterans has been historically lower than the general population

US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA and GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer partner to improve outcomes for veterans at risk of lung cancer. https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5468

Lung Cancer Center. Lung Cancer in the Military.
https://www.lungcancercenter.com/who-lung-cancer-affects/military/

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NHL HD Visual Learning

Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma:
In 2023, more than 80,000 NHLs will be diagnosed, and more than 20,000 patients will succumb to various forms of this heterogeneous group of cancers. The Selected Cancers Cooperative Study Group reported an increased risk of NHL among Vietnam veterans compared with men who did not serve in Vietnam, with increased risk relative to the length of service.

American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2023. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2023.
Dalager NA, et al. J Occup Med. 1991;33:774-779.

  • Accounts for about 4% of all cancers in the United States
  • Lifetime risk is approximately 1 in 43 for men; 1 in 53 for women
  • More than half of patients are 65 or older when diagnosed
  • Risk approximately 50% higher among Vietnam veterans compared with men who did not serve in Vietnam

American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2023. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2023.
The association of selected cancers with service in the US military in Vietnam: I. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Arch Intern Med. 1990;150:2473-2483.

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Multiple Myeloma HD Visual Learning

Multiple Myeloma:
Multiple myeloma, although a rare disease, is the second most common hematologic malignancy. The aging veteran population represents a distinct demographic with potential exposures to various carcinogens linked to the development of multiple myeloma including Agent Orange, burn pits, radiation, and contaminated water.

Kazandjian D. Semin Oncol. 2016;43:676-681. Mahmood S, et al. J Clin Oncol. 2023;41(16_suppl):e20061.

  • Relatively uncommon cancer with a US lifetime risk of 0.76%
  • Accounts for approximately 10% of hematologic malignancies
  • Increased risk among veterans and first responders exposed to environmental toxins

American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2023. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2023.
Chang MS, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022;87:72-79.

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Melanoma HD Visual Learning

Cutaneous Cancers:
Veteran and US active-duty populations have an increased risk of developing melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers than the general population. An Air Force study of 356 maintenance squadrons found that 67% of those surveyed received direct sun exposure while on the job and, while most of those interviewed knew that sunscreen could prevent skin cancer, less than 11% used it most of the time.

Riemenschneider K, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018;78:1185-1192.

  • Least common skin cancer
  • Causes majority of skin cancer deaths
  • Veterans more likely to present with advanced disease
  • Mortality rates declined rapidly over the past decade due to advances in treatment

American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2023. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2023.
Chang MS, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022;87:72-79.

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cSCC HD Visual Learning

Cutaneous Cancers:
Veteran and US active-duty populations have an increased risk of developing melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers than the general population. An Air Force study of 356 maintenance squadrons found that 67% of those surveyed received direct sun exposure while on the job and, while most of those interviewed knew that sunscreen could prevent skin cancer, less than 11% used it most of the time.

Riemenschneider K, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018;78:1185-1192.

  • Second most common form of skin cancer
  • Lifetime risk of 9% to 14% for men and 4% to 9% for women
  • Five-year survival rate greater than 90% when detected early

Sung H, et al. CA Cancer J Clin. 2021:71:209-249. Olsen CM, et al. Aust N Z J Public Health. 2015;39:471-476.
Karia PS, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2013;68:957-966. Weinberg AS, et al. Dermatol Surg. 2007;33:885-899.
Kim JYS, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018;78:560-578.
Eigentler TK, et al. J Invest Dermatol. 2017;137:2309-2315

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CATALYST Website
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BCC HD Visual Learning

Cutaneous Cancers:
Veteran and US active-duty populations have an increased risk of developing melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers than the general population. An Air Force study of 356 maintenance squadrons found that 67% of those surveyed received direct sun exposure while on the job and, while most of those interviewed knew that sunscreen could prevent skin cancer, less than 11% used it most of the time.

Riemenschneider K, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018;78:1185-1192.

  • Most common skin cancer
  • About 80% of all skin cancers
  • Increasing rates, particularly in young women due to tanning
  • Increased risk of developing melanoma

Riemenschneider K, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018;78:1185-1192. Sung H, et al. CA Cancer J Clin. 2021:71:209-249.
Verkouteren JAC, et al. Br J Dermatol. 2017;177:359-372. Olsen CM, et al. Aust N Z J Public Health. 2015;39:471-476.
Kushnir-Grinbaum D, et al. Acta Derm Venereol. 2023;103:adv00841.

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