CANCER HUNT INITIATIVE

Frequently Asked Questions

For patients, families, referring clinicians, and supporters | 43 questions across 9 sections


Section 1  —  About SOTERIA & this program    (5 questions)

Section 2  —  Cancer risk & epidemiology    (4 questions)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1  —  About SOTERIA & this program    (5 questions)

1.  Who is SOTERIA?

2.  What is the Cancer Hunt Initiative?

3.  What is the TargeTx Study?

4.  How are military members impacted by cancer, and why does this program exist?

5.  Who are SOTERIA's military and organizational partners?

Section 2  —  Cancer risk & epidemiology    (4 questions)

6.  How common is cancer in the military and SOF?

7.  Why are service members often diagnosed later than civilians?

8.  What exposures are linked to increased cancer risk in the military?

9.  What types of cancer are most common in SOF?

Section 3  —  Eligibility & community scope    (4 questions)

10.  Is this initiative just for SOF, or open to all veterans?

11.  Is this initiative strictly for cancer?

12.  Why did SOTERIA start with Special Operations Forces?

13.  Who is considered SOF — and who else is eligible?

Section 4  —  Testing, diagnosis & patient experience    (7 questions)

14.  What does a typical patient journey with SOTERIA look like?

15.  Does the stage of cancer matter for eligibility?

16.  What kinds of testing does SOTERIA provide?

17.  What's the difference between early detection and treatment-based testing?

18.  How long does the process take — from intake to treatment guidance?

19.  Is there a waitlist to receive services?

20.  Do you support specific cancer types more than others?

Section 5  —  Clinical questions    (8 questions)

21.  Does SOTERIA replace my oncology care?

22.  Is there a cost to the patient?

23.  What if a patient is not eligible for the study?

24.  Who manages records and logistics?

25.  What sequencing is performed?

26.  How are Molecular Tumor Board (MTB) reviews handled?

27.  Does this interfere with standard-of-care treatment?

28.  Why is genomic testing so expensive?

Section 6  —  Access, referrals & care coordination    (4 questions)

29.  How do I or someone I know get help from SOTERIA?

30.  Can a civilian doctor or someone else refer a patient?

31.  Where is SOTERIA located?

32.  Do you offer support for navigating the VA or DoD health systems?

Section 7  —  Donations & financial impact    (6 questions)

33.  How can I support the foundation?

34.  How do donations directly support patient care or research?

35.  What's the cost per patient — and the scale of the goal?

36.  How much has been raised so far?

37.  Can my company or foundation partner with SOTERIA?

38.  Can I donate in honor or memory of someone?

Section 8  —  Data, outcomes & government    (4 questions)

39.  Are you collecting data for research purposes?

40.  How will you scale to serve more veterans?

41.  Why isn't the government doing this?

42.  Is SOTERIA affiliated with the VA or military?

Section 9  —  Outreach & events    (1 questions)

43.  Do you host events or briefings I can attend or share with others?

CLINICAL & REFERRAL INQUIRIES

Amanda Skeen

Co-Founder & COO

amanda@soteriapmf.org

VETERAN COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Rob Newson

Chief Community Officer | Retired SEAL

619-203-3524 | rob@soteriapmf.org

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