Breast cancer ranks as the second most common cancer among women in the United States, and since women Veterans are our fastest growing population of Veterans within VA, it’s the most diagnosed cancer for women who come to VA for care.
As we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month and reflect on the many Veterans and family members we have known who battled this terrible disease, we can also embrace the successes we’ve seen in our VA community as we look to the future of breast cancer care and treatment.
Our comprehensive patient-centered health care is implemented through our Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACTs). In this model, our Veterans, their families and their caregivers are part of delivering a positive and proactive approach to care and treatment.
PACTs also allow us to integrate across the continuum of care. That includes providing mental health care or even social work support alongside direct clinical care, because comprehensive treatment is the only true path to whole health.
“I never felt alone in my battle with breast cancer,” said Air Force Veteran Ruth Muniz of her treatment at VA. “I don’t think I would have made it had it not been for my VA saving my life. They didn’t treat me as a number.”
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