Ovarian cancer is abnormal growth of malignant cells in the ovary. It is the leading cause of death in women diagnosed with gynecological cancers in the U.S. and there are no routine preventative screening methods.

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 listing is the Defense Health Agency’s long range forecast of upcoming business opportunities.

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, ...

Melanoma in situ, also known as stage 0 melanoma, refers to malignant tumor cells that are confined to the epidermis (upper layer of skin).

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 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 ...

This case definition was developed by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division (AFHSD) for the purpose of epidemiological surveillance of malignant, non-invasive breast lesions (i.e., ductal carcinoma in situ). The case definition uses the “standard” AFHSD oncology case definition.

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