Nov. 14, 2023 The madness we survive A renewed spirit and avidity to resume the life she previously had consumed Senior Airman Matilyn Million as she closed her most difficult chapter.
Oct. 16, 2023 Patient-centered care: Nurturing hope amidst breast cancer battles In the realm of health care, there is a concept that often takes center stage: patient-centeredness. It’s a principle that transcends the clinical aspect of medicine, focusing on the holistic well-being of patients.
April 5, 2023 Gen. Bussiere briefs senior leaders on missile community cancer study process Leaders briefed Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall , Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. C.Q. Brown, Jr., and other key U.S. Air Force and Space Force leaders on the ongoing study of cancer cases from the missile community.
March 10, 2023 U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine completes visits to ICBM bases The U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine began conducting its formal assessment for the Missile Community Cancer Study by visiting Air Force Global Strike Command’s three intercontinental ballistic missile bases.
Feb. 22, 2023 AFGSC Commander approves formal assessment to investigate missile community cancer concerns Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, commander, Air Force Global Strike Command, approved a comprehensive study design by the USAFSAM to conduct a formal assessment that addresses specific cancer concerns raised by missile community members across related career fields.
Feb. 8, 2023 AFGSC leadership address questions from the field on missile base health concerns The Commander and Command Chief, Air Force Global Strike Command, held two virtual town halls on Jan. 30 with AFGSC leadership teams and Airmen from the nuclear enterprise to discuss concerns from Airmen about the “Malmstrom Initiative Slide Deck.”
Feb. 3, 2023 AFGSC commander pledges transparency as service addresses missile base health concerns The Commander and Command Chief, Air Force Global Strike Command, held two virtual town halls Jan. 30 with AFGSC leadership teams and Airmen from the nuclear enterprise to discuss concerns from Airmen about the “Malmstrom Initiative Slide Deck."
Nov. 29, 2022 Colorectal cancer screening age decreases to 45 Although the overall death rate from colorectal cancer has been on the decline in recent years, it remains the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
Feb. 7, 2022 Reduce your risk of developing cancer Healthy choices and screening for risks can help decrease chances of developing cancer.
Dec. 14, 2021 Keesler AFB dental, oncologists innovate radiation therapy tool for cancer patients The 81st Diagnostic and Therapeutic Squadron and the 81st Dental Squadron collaborated to craft a more precise radiation boluses for patients undergoing care with the 81st Medical Group.
Oct. 14, 2021 Academy prep school commander stays ‘Husky Strong’ in battle with cancer Melissa Youderian cried when she donated her long hair to Locks of Love, a nonprofit for children suffering hair loss, after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer.“Though it was a deliberate decision and I thought it would be uplifting to donate my hair before the treatment took it, I had tears
Jan. 12, 2021 Airman donates bone marrow to stranger in need She was in the midst of Air Force technical training in 2015 when she heard shattering news that echoed throughout her family. Her three-year-old cousin, Benaiah, was diagnosed with Leukemia. 2nd Lieutenant Ashlyn Zurek, 7th Force Support Squadron career development officer in charge, and her family
Oct. 4, 2019 Schriever breast cancer survivor stresses prevention October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual international campaign organized to increase awareness of the disease, educate people about the importance of early screening, and offer support to those affected. Tech. Sgt. Jamie Ruíz, 21st Medical Squadron technician, was diagnosed with
May 30, 2019 Cadet's resiliency helps in battle against cancer Parker Hammond was in the best shape of his life.The Air Force Academy cadet had recently completed a challenging global obstacle race and rebounded after a string of sports injuries ended his Falcon football career.But cancer doesn’t discriminate.During his junior year, Hammond found a lump on his
May 9, 2019 National Nurses Week: Capt. Stephanie Smiddy A cancer diagnosis can leave patients reeling, frightened and uncertain of the future, especially when it is an aggressive form of cancer or one that doesn’t respond to traditional treatments. This is the state many patients are in when the first meet Capt. Stephanie Smiddy, the infection control
Feb. 7, 2019 My cancer is not my crutch “I’ll never forget the day the doctor came into the waiting room, looked through the window of my soul and said, ‘you have cancer’. Four days later I was on the surgery table so he could save my life.”Those are the three words that Master Sgt. Christofer Galbadores, 821st Contingency Response
Nov. 15, 2018 Resilient Airman lives each day as a blessing Diagnosed with cancer twice and having undergone a major heart surgery has not slowed down retired Master Sgt. Daryl McFadden one bit. On the contrary, it has been his daily reminder to be thankful and to live life to the fullest.
Oct. 5, 2018 David Grant Medical Center tests advanced cancer treatment The Y-90 radioembolization is an advanced and minimally invasive method utilized for this disease by delivering millions of tiny radioactive beads inside the blood vessels that feed a tumor. The high dose of targeted radiation prospectively kills the tumor while sparing normal tissue. This was the
Sept. 20, 2018 DGMC doctors perform first Air Force Y-90 cancer treatment Two Air Force interventional radiologist at the Travis Air Force Base, California, perform the first Air Force-only liver cancer treatment on a patient with Y-90 radioembolization Sept. 7.
Sept. 6, 2018 Airman defeats cancer, prepares for deployment Imagine waking up to a typical day, only to find out your entire life was about to change after one simple doctor’s appointment.For Staff Sgt. Danielle Galich, 40th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster, this became a reality upon learning she was diagnosed with breast cancer at 34 years