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Diagnosed with lung cancer can be a lonely experience. VA partner GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer has a page dedicated to stories from Veterans of various ages, service backgrounds and cancer type.
Cancer prevention starts with healthy living, including eating healthy, maintaining a healthy weight, and reducing your overall stress.
Vietnam Veteran found out he had lung cancer when he took part in a nationwide VA program to boost the number of Veterans screened for lung cancer. He got treatment through a VA clinical trial.
Navy Veteran cancer survivor’s relatives: “Well, you knew this was coming.” Today, he is speaking out to try to end the stigma of lung cancer. He says patients should be treated with empathy.
Speak to your VA provider today about how to schedule a cervical cancer screening, your Pap and/or HPV test at your local VA facility.
Cancer clinical trials are research studies that explore new ways to treat cancer and improve quality of life for patients.
As substantiated in the review, a convincing body of evidence exists that confirms e-cigarettes cause lung inflammation and injury, as well as negative health effects in multiple organs. Crotty Alexander says e-cigarettes come with far more dangers than even she expected.
Edward Carter Jr. was one of the few African Americans to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during World War II.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Louis R. Rocco, a medic who received a Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War.
VA’s partnership with GO2 Foundation increases awareness about lung cancer screening options and helps Veterans impacted by the disease. Adding to the lung disease supportive services VA offers.
VA provides resources and guidance to reduce the risk of cancer and maintain wellness through post-treatment