Sec. 737. STUDY ON INCIDENCE OF BREAST CANCER AMONG MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES SERVING ON ACTIVE DUTY

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## SEC. 737 STUDY ON INCIDENCE OF BREAST CANCER AMONG MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES SERVING ON ACTIVE DUTY ###

(a)Study The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on the incidence of breast cancer among members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty. ###

(b)Elements The study under subsection

(a)shall include the following: ####

(1)A determination of the number of members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty at any time during the period from 2000 to 2010 who were diagnosed with breast cancer during such period. ####

(2)A determination of demographic information regarding such members, including race, ethnicity, sex, age, and rank. ####

(3)An analysis of breast cancer treatments received by such members and the source of such treatment. ####

(4)The availability and training of breast cancer specialists within the military health system. ####

(5)A comparison of the rates of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who have breast cancer to civilian populations with comparable demographic characteristics. ####

(6)Identification of potential factors associated with military service that could increase the risk of breast cancer for members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty. ####

(7)A description of a research agenda to further the understanding of the Department of Defense of the incidence of breast cancer among such members. ####

(8)An assessment of the effectiveness of outreach to members of the Armed Forces to identify risks of, prevent, detect, and treat breast cancer. ####

(9)Recommendations for changes to policy or law that could improve the prevention, early detection, awareness, and treatment of breast cancer among members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty. ###

(c)Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings and recommendations of the study under subsection (a), including a description of any further unique military research needed with respect to breast cancer.