MelanomaReAlli | Military Service and Melanoma Risk: A Conversation with MRA and Army Veteran Andrew Smith @MelanomaReAlli | Uploaded 7 months ago | Updated November 19 2023
Research shows that U.S. military personnel are at higher risk of developing melanoma. We also know that veterans are more likely to be diagnosed with melanoma after it has already progressed to stage 3 or 4, when it is far harder to treat and cure. This is likely due to several factors, such as exposure to high levels of UV radiation during military service, lack of access to regular skin screenings, and delayed diagnosis and treatment.
On November 10th, MRA's CEO Dr. Marc Hurlbert and Army Veteran and melanoma survivor Andrew Smith joined together for a special discussion about melanoma risk in the military and veteran community. You’ll also hear about innovative research MRA is leading in partnership with the United States Departments of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) to identify risk factors for rare melanomas by examining anonymized health records of those treated at VA hospitals over the past 20 years.
Research shows that U.S. military personnel are at higher risk of developing melanoma. We also know that veterans are more likely to be diagnosed with melanoma after it has already progressed to stage 3 or 4, when it is far harder to treat and cure. This is likely due to several factors, such as exposure to high levels of UV radiation during military service, lack of access to regular skin screenings, and delayed diagnosis and treatment.
On November 10th, MRA's CEO Dr. Marc Hurlbert and Army Veteran and melanoma survivor Andrew Smith joined together for a special discussion about melanoma risk in the military and veteran community. You’ll also hear about innovative research MRA is leading in partnership with the United States Departments of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) to identify risk factors for rare melanomas by examining anonymized health records of those treated at VA hospitals over the past 20 years.
