Name
Population Cancer Research in the Department of Defense
Speakers
Content Presented on Behalf of
AMSUS
Services/Agencies represented
Uniformed Services University (USU)
Session Type
Breakout
Date
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Start Time
2:00 PM
End Time
3:00 PM
Room#/Location
Cherry Blossom
Focus Areas/Topics
Clinical Care
Learning Outcomes
1. Following this session, the attendee will be able to understand the data showing cancer outcomes in the DoD military system compared to civilian systems
2. Following this session, the attendee will be able to explain the differences in the structure of the MHS that result in equitable cancer outcomes regardless of race or ethnicity
3. Following this session, the attendee will be able to describe what types of cancers treated in the MHS have better treatment outcomes than in the civilian sector
2. Following this session, the attendee will be able to explain the differences in the structure of the MHS that result in equitable cancer outcomes regardless of race or ethnicity
3. Following this session, the attendee will be able to describe what types of cancers treated in the MHS have better treatment outcomes than in the civilian sector
CE/CME Session
CE/CME Session
Session Currently Live
Description
A panel of experts including epidemiologists will discuss data that show how the DoD Military Health System's (MHS) attributes result in improved cancer outcomes amongst historically underserved populations. Data will be shown and discussed demonstrating that MHS cancer outcomes, specifically in the direct care system, have resulted in equitable outcomes across races and ethnicities.
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