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  • [Podcast] #29: Bob Wright – Army Veteran, Prostate Cancer Survivor

    [Podcast] #29: Bob Wright – Army Veteran, Prostate Cancer Survivor

    Bob Wright, a cancer survivor, served as a Battalion Surgeon`s Assistant with 101st Airborne Division. He was in Vietnam from 1969-1970.

  • [Podcast] #6: Michael Lumpkin – Navy Veteran, cancer survivor & civil servant

    [Podcast] #6: Michael Lumpkin – Navy Veteran, cancer survivor & civil servant

    Navy Veteran Michael Lumpkin is currently the Special Envoy and Coordinator of the Global Engagement Center at the U.S. Department of State.

  • Breast cancer survivor joins Charleston VAMC’s cancer program

    Breast cancer survivor joins Charleston VAMC’s cancer program

    When U.S. Army Veteran Jan Shriner was diagnosed with breast cancer two weeks before her 40th birthday, she couldn’t have foreseen that 12 years later she would be working at VA, helping fellow Veterans as a cancer program coordinator.

  • Life after cancer: Support for the journey beyond treatment

    Life after cancer: Support for the journey beyond treatment

    Orlando VA’s Cancer Survivorship Program supports Veterans after treatment, offering community, resources, and guidance for life beyond cancer.

  • “I never let breast cancer disable me.”

    “I never let breast cancer disable me.”

    Veteran Heather Elliott was diagnosed with breast cancer at 31 years old and shares how advocacy, early detection, and VA support shaped her path forward.

  • Advancing cancer care: Innovations in oncology at VA

    Advancing cancer care: Innovations in oncology at VA

    VA is driving forward innovations in cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, ensuring Veterans benefit from the latest advances in medicine, backed by rigorous data and a whole-health approach.

  • 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.

  • Veterans Triumph Over Breast Cancer

    Veterans Triumph Over Breast Cancer

    Veteran breast cancer survivors share their stores at a Houston VA survivor event.

  • A Navy Veteran’s journey through breast cancer and the power of VA care

    A Navy Veteran’s journey through breast cancer and the power of VA care

    A story of a Veteran’s journey following a breast cancer diagnosis.

  • Veteran’s inspiring breast cancer journey

    Veteran’s inspiring breast cancer journey

    Navy and Army Veteran Suzanne Clark's breast cancer journey was one of strength, service, and sisterhood.

  • Expanding access to cancer care for rural Veterans

    Expanding access to cancer care for rural Veterans

    VA’s rural and remote infusion program brings cancer care and survivorship support where it’s needed most: close to the Veteran.

  • Houston Veterans Gather to Celebrate Cancer Survival

    Houston Veterans Gather to Celebrate Cancer Survival

    A group of cancer survivors gathered at the Houston VA to share stories and support each other

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