​Info provides resources for this important community.

The American Cancer Society recently created a section on cancer.org for United States military veterans. They often face unique health challenges, and in some cases might have a higher risk for some cancers because of exposure to carcinogens during service. The section offers vital information on understanding these risks, as well as ways to help lower risk. Veterans can find resources for health care services, support groups, and financial help. The new area contains tabs providing the following information:

What can increase veterans’ cancer risk? This tab provides information for veterans who may have been exposed to substances, chemicals, and hazards during their military service that can lead to health problems. Some health problems show up quickly after an exposure, but many don’t cause problems or symptoms for months or years after exposure.

How can veterans lower cancer risk? This tab provides veterans with information on eating healthy, staying at a healthy weight, not smoking, avoiding alcohol, and getting regular physical activity to help prevent or reduce risk of cancer.

Veterans living with cancer. This tab is helpful to the veteran who has been diagnosed with cancer. The page contains information on understanding a diagnosis, questions to ask the care team, what to expect during and after treatment, and caring for mental health. There is additional information about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Additional resources. Veterans can utilize this area to find resources for health, housing, transportation, and more.