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COPD is a group of respiratory diseases that limit airflow and make it hard to breathe. It’s usually linked to an abnormal inflammatory response in the lungs to noxious particles or gases, such as cigarette smoke.

“Many consider Michael E. DeBakey to be the greatest surgeon ever,” the Journal of the American Medical Association wrote in 2005.

Veterans with lung disease are at higher risk for serious complications from COVID-19. The American Lung Association has resources to help Veterans take care of themselves and stay informed.

Here’s important sarcoma cancer information. Also read about cancer service-connected disability if exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam.

VA's Precision Oncology program has significantly grown over the past several years and today is used in almost every VA oncology practice nationwide.

In preparation for the live Shark Tank event at this year’s iEX, Diffusion of Excellence announced its annual VHA Shark Tank Competition’s 15 Finalists.

Army Veteran Arthur Daniels found a new voice after battling throat cancer. He uses his recovery journey to offer support to fellow Veterans.

Gardening - Fresh Focus episode 37 where Marion VA Dietitian Nutritionist Loran shares her experience with growing colorful produce at home.

Veterans Robert Taney and Robert Tomlinson were able to get their chemotherapy treatments safely throughout the pandemic due to the professionalism and dedication of the staff at Lebanon VAMC.

Truman VA offers Veteran patients a new robotic-assisted, minimally invasive intervention for acquiring diagnostic biopsies of the lung. Allows pulmonologists to navigate farther for precise biopsies.

Experiments at Tampa VA use Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to help diagnose cancer and possibly other health issues. “We try to teach the computer to differentiate cancer images.”

Real life Veteran stories about how participating in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry and Gulf War Registry positively impacted their health and probably saved their lives.