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  • A Navy Veteran’s courageous fight against breast cancer

    A Navy Veteran’s courageous fight against breast cancer

    VA can support you through a breast cancer diagnosis with access to genetic testing and multidisciplinary model approaches.

  • Explore VA’s contributions to breast cancer research and treatment

    Explore VA’s contributions to breast cancer research and treatment

    On World Breast Cancer Research Day, we take time to recognize the work we do at VA that helps contribute to the successes against breast cancer experienced by our Veterans.

  • An Army Veteran’s treatment for breast cancer

    An Army Veteran’s treatment for breast cancer

    A routine mammogram in October 2022 revealed a concerning lump in her breast and a new mission

  • Finding strength and support with VA’s breast cancer care

    Finding strength and support with VA’s breast cancer care

    Veteran Cassie Garrett shares her story to inspire her fellow Veterans about the importance of cancer screening and the support VA has to offer.

  • Breast cancer survivor urges Veterans to remember their strengths

    Breast cancer survivor urges Veterans to remember their strengths

    A Veteran breast cancer survivor is helping her fellow Veteran brothers and sisters as a VA patient advocate.

  • Surviving and striving after breast cancer

    Surviving and striving after breast cancer

    Veterans share personal stories of hope and survival at a Breast Cancer Awareness event at Houston VA.

  • Breast cancer care for deployed Veterans and The SERVICE Act

    Breast cancer care for deployed Veterans and The SERVICE Act

    The SERVICE Act ensures Veterans who deployed to certain locations and times are eligible for a breast cancer risk assessment and mammogram.

  • VA TeleOncology brings the best care to Veterans with breast cancer

    VA TeleOncology brings the best care to Veterans with breast cancer

    VA’s expansion of TeleOncology services helps Veterans access specialty care for breast and gynecological cancers

  • Veterans breast cancer claims speeded through PACT Act

    Veterans breast cancer claims speeded through PACT Act

    Veterans with cancer conditions related to toxic exposure, including reproductive cancer of any type, including breast cancer, can now more easily access VA benefits.

  • Breast cancer awareness: What can you do today to reduce your risk?

    Breast cancer awareness: What can you do today to reduce your risk?

    Breast cancer: A VA dietitian can help you find ways to adopt healthy habits like establishing a healthy meal plan or exercise routine.

  • MVP study shows effectiveness of genetic screening tool for breast cancer risk

    MVP study shows effectiveness of genetic screening tool for breast cancer risk

    Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer for American women. Although mammogram screenings have lowered the number of deaths from breast cancer, better screening methods could help determine risk and help prevent the cancer before it develops, according to the study researchers.

  • Painting helps breast cancer survivor express her fears and feelings

    Painting helps breast cancer survivor express her fears and feelings

    Painting gave Air Force Veteran and breast cancer survivor Doreen Patrick an outlet to express her fears, feelings and anxiety.

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Last updated September 23, 2024

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