breast cancer

Breast cancer had taken her nana. Then there was a suspicious finding on a mammogram. Now cancer free, read her advice for other women Vets.

VA encourages women Veterans who became overdue for screenings like mammograms, pap smears, colonoscopies, or any other preventative testing, to get those scheduled or rescheduled as soon as possible.

VA Connecticut decided to combine a VA Love-Your-Self Campaign with local providers Hartford Healthcare and Yale New Haven Health having their mobile mammography buses visit our facilities.

Navy Veteran Jacqueline says her care team is “The best in this world.” Diagnosed with breast cancer, she got all her care at VA and never plans to go back to the private sector for care.

If you are a service woman or recently separated woman Veteran, there is training available for you to learn about the services available from VA. Sign up for a Women’s Health Transition session now.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, VA OSDBU would like to spotlight Le’Host Hair & Wigs, a Women-Owned Small Business supporting breast cancer fighters and survivors in the Veteran community.

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, VA Medical Centers across the country hosted Pink Out! events to support women Veterans and connect them with VA’s health care services.

Houston VA Breast Imaging Center is “a very elite, high-quality practice – with two 3-D mammography machines - that can meet the needs of our Veterans and be a shining star in the Houston community.”

A mammogram could save your life. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, VA encourages women (and men) to learn about breast cancer and early detection. Here are links to valuable information.

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HARLINGEN, Texas —  October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and VA […]

Because it is estimated that approximately 12 percent of women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point during their lifetime, mammograms and early detection are critical.