Aviator Cancer Examination Study Call for Perspectives

Call for Perspective: Aviator Cancer Examination Study

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are seeking perspectives and information for a new study on individuals who began serving in the military 1990 or later and served active duty in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps as aircrew on fixed-wing aircraft , including as a pilot, navigator, weapons systems operator, aircraft system operator, or any other crew member who regularly flew in a fixed-wing aircraft. Specifically, the committee will examine the types of exposures experienced by fixed-wing aircraft aircrew and review scientific evidence on whether those exposures may be linked to various cancers. The committee will also assess available data on cancer rates, illness, and deaths among veterans who served during the specified timeframe.

National Academies staff are collecting suggestions for potential public session speakers, written information, or peer reviewers for any publications resulting from the activity.

NOTE: Please be advised that responses may be shared with the Committee, and all submissions from outside the committee are made available in our public access file in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Section 15. This means that any information shared may be requested later by other members of the public. As these responses will be made publicly available, we ask that you refrain from including sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers or detailed health data). All responses are optional. We value all submissions and greatly appreciate the time taken to provide feedback and additional information for this study!

In accordance with the National Academies' privacy policy, your participation is voluntary. In accordance with the National Academies' obligations under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Section 15, any comments you provide will become part of the public record of this consensus study.

1. Name *This question is required.

2. Email address *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

3. Would you like to suggest a potential speaker or organization to address the committee during a public session?

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.

4. Are there specific cancers or exposures associated with military occupations of fixed-wing aircraft crew, including relating to chemicals, compounds, agents, and other phenomena that you would like to ensure that the committee considers?

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.

5. Over the course of this study, the committee will hold public sessions at up to 3 locations outside Washington, DC. Please suggest a location the committee should visit and why it should choose that location. For example, the committee plans to hold a session at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base where they can hear from aircrew members, toxicologists, and medical experts working at the base.

6. Would you like to serve, or suggest another person to serve, as a peer reviewer of the committee’s consensus report?

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.

7. Is there any additional information or perspective you would like to provide at this time?

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