Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer in the United States General Population: A Systematic Review and Comparison to the United States Astronaut Corps

Abstract

In preparation for exploration-class missions, NASA is evaluating medical risk for astronauts via an evidence-based, population-driven approach. One of the goals of this risk evaluation is to assess whether the current astronaut population fails within expected population norms for cancer. Among US astronauts, the most common types of cancer are basal (BCC) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) commonly referred to as nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 07, 2021
Accession Number
AD1146853

Entities

People

  • Jacqueline Charvat
  • James Pavela
  • Kelly L Riegleman

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Biomedical Research
  • Cells
  • Delivery Of Health Care
  • Department Of Defense
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Literature Surveys
  • Medical Personnel
  • Melanoma
  • Neoplasms
  • Physicians
  • Risk Factors
  • Skin Cancer
  • United States

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  • Space