23 non-Hodgkin lymphoma cases identified among 84,000 Air Force nuclear missile personnel, with early data showing lower cancer rates than expected.

The Air Force reports first data on cancer diagnoses among nuclear missile personnel, noting 23 non-Hodgkin lymphoma cases identified in 84,000 service members. Early analysis indicates lower cancer rates than expected, although the data is only 25% complete. The study examines all missile community personnel who used military health care from 2001 to 2021, including those who operated, maintained, secured, or supported the Air Force's nuclear mission.

March 13, 2024
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