VA has taken on the challenge of the Cancer Moonshot, leading the charge with best-in-class cancer care for our Veterans across the country.
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%.
Scheduling regular check-ups to make sure cancer screenings take place is one way to catch or prevent cancer. Your VA provider can answer questions on what screening tests make sense for you based on your personal history and your risk factors.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Raymond John Marx.
Raising awareness about health challenges facing minority communities and reducing health disparities among minority Veterans.
Support your loved ones who smoke by talking about the risks of smoking. Here are great resources available to help them quit.
Houston VA swore in new honorary police chief 10-year-old DJ Daniel who is battling terminal spinal and brain cancer. “Welcome aboard, Chief.”
Army Veteran Elaine Knowles explained how Whole Health Coaching helped her manage during her late husband’s treatment and hospice care for Agent Orange related lung cancer.
The National TeleOncology service provides access to specialized cancer care across the country to Veterans who need it.
An innovative clinical trial out of the Baltimore VA Medical […]
Throughout its history of more than 75 years, VA has funded critical research that has led to many medical advancements instrumental to the agency’s primary goal: to honor America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Many Veterans have unique cancer exposure risks like Agent Orange. VA's cancer prevention programs can help.