This case definition was developed by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division (AFHSD) for the purpose of descriptive epidemiological reports on invasive cancers among active duty Service members. The case definition uses the “standard” AFHSD oncology case definition.

This case definition was developed in 2010 by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center (AFHSC) in collaboration with a working group of subject matter experts from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (ASDHA), the United States Army Public Health Command (USAPHC) and the United States Military Cancer Institute. The ...

This report describes service members’ responses to questionnaires for the pre-deployment health assessment, post-deployment health assessment, and post-deployment health re-assessment.

This case definition was developed in 2010 by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center (AFHSC) in collaboration with a working group of subject matter experts from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (ASDHA), the United States Army Public Health Command (USAPHC) and the United States Military Cancer Institute. The ...

Non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs) are the most common malignancies in the U.S. About 80% of NMSCs are basal cell carcinomas (BCC) and 20% squamous cell carcinomas (SCC). Non-melanoma skin cancer most often develops on areas of skin regularly exposed to sun, such as face, ears, hands, shoulders, upper chest and back. Signs of NMSC include skin changes, ...

This case definition was developed by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division (AFHSD) for the purpose of epidemiological surveillance of high-risk lesions of the breast. The case definition differs from the standard AFHSD oncology case definition used for surveillance of invasive and in situ cancers.

Malignant melanoma is a life threatening cancer of pigment producing cells (melanocytes). Melanocytes are distributed throughout the outer layer of the skin; in response to UV radiation (e.g., sunlight), they produce a pigment (melanin) that darkens the skin. When melanocytes become malignant, they can spread throughout the body, including to vital ...

Follow these five tips to stay mission ready and mentally fit whether at home or abroad.

Provider factsheet with information on how to counsel patients at risk for suicide on reducing their access to lethal means, as well as helpful firearm means safety recommendations and provider resources.

Worksheet designed to enable health care provider and patient to collaboratively identify a patient’s stressful triggers, warning signs, sources of support, coping strategies and ways to access health care and crisis assistance.

Factsheet with information to help commanders manage service members’ suicide risk with best practices for reducing access to lethal means

Printable, collaborative safety planning tool for trained providers and their patients to create a dynamic plan to reduce patient risk for suicidal behavior.

Fact sheet that describes suicide warning signs, risk factors, and what line leaders can do to help in crisis

Fact sheet that describes suicide warning signs, risk factors, and what family members and caregivers can do to help a loved one in crisis

This document outlines the process under which MTFs may offer DOD Firefighters the opportunity to undergo a PFAS blood test—Updated to reflect DOD-approved Declination Memorandum for Record and DOD-approved Results Notification Memorandum.