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Military veteran aviators are concerned about possible increased cancer risks related to their service. In response, Congress passed the Aviator Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Act, requiring the Veterans Health Administration to sponsor an independent study. The study will examine the types of exposures experienced by fixed-wing aircraft aircrew and review scientific evidence on whether those exposures may be linked to cancer. The committee will also assess available data on cancer rates, illness, and deaths among veterans who began serving in 1990 or later. The final report will summarize findings, identify research gaps, and recommend next steps for future studies.
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