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  • Pink Out a reminder that proactive prevention saves lives

    Pink Out a reminder that proactive prevention saves lives

    North Texas VA held a Pink Out event to educate Veterans and employees about life-saving breast cancer screening options.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • First VA mammography unit in Oklahoma opens

    First VA mammography unit in Oklahoma opens

    Women Veterans in eastern Oklahoma can now receive mammography screenings at VA thanks to the first VA mammography unit to open in Oklahoma.

  • First anniversary of Mammography and Medical Options Act (MAMMO Act)

    First anniversary of Mammography and Medical Options Act (MAMMO Act)

    The Mammography and Medical Options Act (MAMMO Act) builds on VA’s commitment to ensure all Veterans have access to high-quality breast-imaging services.

  • Paving the way for cancer care at VA: Dr. Sarah Colonna

    Paving the way for cancer care at VA: Dr. Sarah Colonna

    Women's History Month: VA’s National Oncology Program highlights female doctors breaking new ground in how VA treats breast cancer. Meet Dr. Sarah Colonna.

  • Starting the new year cancer free

    Starting the new year cancer free

    Navy Veteran thanks VA cancer team for the care she received. “I love the VA Cancer Center. They saved my life. They’ve been so good to me.”

  • #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Sheila McGlown

    #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Sheila McGlown

    Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Sheila McGlown, who served in the Air Force and now works as a breast cancer advocate.

  • The importance of mammograms and early detection

    The importance of mammograms and early detection

    Early detection and treatment are key in the fight against breast cancer. VA is using state-of-the-art mammogram information technology to meet the growing needs of women Veterans.

  • 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.

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Last updated May 15, 2025

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