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  • Colorectal cancer didn’t stop this Veteran

    Colorectal cancer didn’t stop this Veteran

    Army and Navy Veteran Sam Stornelli turned to VA for his colorectal cancer care and with the support of a dedicated care team over the past 10 years, has reached major milestones with his family.

  • Colorectal cancer doesn’t have to kill you

    Colorectal cancer doesn’t have to kill you

    VA remains committed to improving colorectal cancer outcomes for all Veterans by increasing screening and access to care.

  • The importance of colorectal cancer screening

    The importance of colorectal cancer screening

    VA’s Emmy award-winning PSA educates Veterans on importance of colorectal cancer screening.

  • Expanding access to colorectal cancer screening and treatment

    Expanding access to colorectal cancer screening and treatment

    VA brings colorectal cancer screening to Veterans’ homes while providing cutting-edge care.

  • Lynch Syndrome testing for colorectal cancer

    Lynch Syndrome testing for colorectal cancer

    Lynch Syndrome is a collection of genetic mutations that can indicate an increased risk for colorectal cancer. Lifetime risk of colorectal cancer with this signature ranges from 10% to 80%.

  • VA deploys Artificial Intelligence to increase pre-cancerous polyp detection rate for colorectal cancer

    VA deploys Artificial Intelligence to increase pre-cancerous polyp detection rate for colorectal cancer

    VA is deploying AI technology for use during colonoscopy to assist in recognizing pre-cancerous growths associated with colorectal cancer.

  • VA encourages colorectal cancer screening

    VA encourages colorectal cancer screening

    Veterans 45-75 years old are strongly encouraged to talk to their VA provider about the need for colorectal cancer screening and their options.

  • VA research focuses on colorectal cancer

    VA research focuses on colorectal cancer

    Dr. Kebin Liu awarded funds to extend his research in molecular mechanism-based therapy to suppress colorectal cancer progression.

  • Colorectal cancer screening: what you need to know

    Colorectal cancer screening: what you need to know

    Each year, VA diagnoses 4,000 new cases of colorectal cancer in Veterans. Colorectal cancer screening can help detect cancer early.

  • Study: Delaying colonoscopy following abnormal stool test increases risk of colorectal cancer

    Study: Delaying colonoscopy following abnormal stool test increases risk of colorectal cancer

    This is the first study in the United States, the researchers note, to examine the risk of death linked to delays in undergoing a colonoscopy following an abnormal stool blood test.

  • Large VA trial seeks critical answers on colorectal cancer screening

    Large VA trial seeks critical answers on colorectal cancer screening

    VA has embarked on a landmark study to understand which test is best for colorectal cancer screening.

  • Cancer care & well-being: VA empowers Veterans nationwide

    Cancer care & well-being: VA empowers Veterans nationwide

    Veterans are strongly encouraged to talk to their VA provider about the wrap-around, whole health approach to cancer care available at VA.

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Last updated August 13, 2025

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