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March 11th, 2026

Veteran Cancer Awareness & Early Detection | Marine Veteran Ashton Kroner

  1. Veteran Cancer Awareness & Early Detection | Marine Veteran Ashton Kroner Shawn Welsh, Keith Cassant, Eric Brew, Mark Elder; Hira Paulin; Kingsley Scott 33:16

Description:

Marine Corps veteran Ashton Kroner joins the VET S.O.S. Network to discuss the mission behind the Veteran Cancer Network and the urgent need for better cancer detection and resources within the veteran community.

After her husband was diagnosed with late-stage cancer following a misdiagnosis, Ashton helped launch a nonprofit dedicated to improving early cancer screening, veteran awareness, and peer support for those navigating diagnosis and treatment.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why veterans face increased cancer risk from military exposures• The role of multi-cancer early detection blood tests• How the Veteran Cancer Network supports veterans and families

Whether you’re navigating military transition, supporting a loved one through illness, or trying to take control of your Health, this conversation offers actionable insights for veterans and families facing one of life’s toughest battles.

About the Guest:

Ashton Kroner is a Marine Corps veteran and co-founder of the Veteran Cancer Network, a nonprofit organization focused on improving cancer awareness, screening access, and support resources for veterans and their families.

Grab the Lifeline:

The VET S.O.S. Network connects veterans, spouses, and service members with real resources and real people who want to see you thrive.

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Connect with VET S.O.S.:

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Shawn Welsh Founder, VET S.O.S. Podcast

Shawn Welsh is the Founder and Co-Host of the VET S.O.S. Podcast. The show features information and resources about veteran support organizations and key personnel in the veteran support community. With a passion for helping others, he started VET S.O.S. to provide a lifeline to veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses.

Shawn is a retired U.S. Army veteran with over twenty years of experience as an intelligence professional. As a senior noncommissioned officer, he was dedicated to taking care of his Soldiers and continues that mission today with VET S.O.S. Shawn holds several advanced degrees including a Master’s Degree in administrative leadership from the University of Oklahoma. A member of the Maxwell Leadership Team, Shawn is also a certified resiliency trainer who lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife and their two children.