San Diego – October 30, 2026 -- U.S. service members and veterans with a cancer diagnosis can now get comprehensive genomic profiling and biomarker interpretation at no cost, through a nationwide program called Cancer Hunt from the nonprofit SOTERIA Precision Medicine Foundation.
SOTERIA, a California-based 501(c)(3), is currently accepting both patient referral partners and military and veteran patients with a cancer diagnosis. The program also aims to reduce the administrative burden on treating oncologists and medical institutions.
A multidisciplinary team supports each patient's care team
Cancer Hunt deploys oncology nurse navigators, PhD-level scientists, oncology specialists and logistics coordinators. Their job is to give treating clinical teams actionable molecular data specific to each patient's disease.
SOTERIA says the program works under principles of non-interference, so it can collaborate with a patient's existing clinical providers.
Founder and CEO Julia Civardi, a cancer survivor, said no service member or veteran should be denied access to genomic and medical insights because of insurance barriers or institutional delays. Chief Community Officer CAPT Rob Newson, SEAL, USN (RET), PhD, framed the goal as ensuring "no warrior fights cancer alone."
Cancer Hunt is building a long-term military exposure database
Beyond patient care, the program is assembling a repository of longitudinal population molecular and exposure data. By studying genomic signatures in active-duty and veteran populations, SOTERIA aims to establish clearer research links between military exposures and later cancer development. The goal is to inform preventative strategies for future service members.