Cancer Moonshot Initiatives
Abstract
There are three new research areas developed for this new Project under the Cancer Moonshot 2 (CM2) for DoD through USUHS MCCRP: 1) Cancer Research and Clinical Trial Network; 2) Data Analytics and Molecular Cancer Epidemiology; and 3) Environmental Exposures and Toxins in Military / DoD Serum Repository Projects. These three new initiatives will address the federal government / White House’s seven stated goals for Cancer Moonshot 2 which are: to diagnose cancer sooner; to prevent cancer; to address inequities; to target the right treatments to the right patients; to speed progress against the most deadly and rare cancers including childhood cancers; to support patients, caregivers, and survivors; and to learn from all patients. Under these seven new pillars for CM2, the two overall goals per the White House for Cancer Moonshot 2 is to decrease the cancer death rate from cancer by 50% over the next 25 years, and to improve the experience of people and their families living with and surviving cancer. Our DoD Cancer Moonshot 2 initiatives are specifically developed and precisely aligned to address the overall CM2 seven pillars and two goals within the DoD health care system along with our federal partners. MCCRP focus of these projects is for active duty, veterans, and beneficiaries at risk for or with cancer. However, the initiatives and findings will have impact for the nation as a whole as part of the larger national Cancer Moonshot 2.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 791bbd45f7b5ff820817eb2bce20ac77