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  2. Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer

  • Lung cancer screening

    Lung cancer screening

    Given his age and history of smoking, his nurse practitioner recommended a CT scan that revealed stage 1 lung cancer.

  • Aiming for the Moon(shot): Lung cancer awareness

    Aiming for the Moon(shot): Lung cancer awareness

    Lung cancer affects almost 8,000 Veterans every year. VA and NASA come together to encourage Veterans to get screened.

  • A Veteran’s journey through lung cancer screening at VA

    A Veteran’s journey through lung cancer screening at VA

    A Marine Corps Veteran had a CT scan. The screening revealed early-stage lung cancer. Here's his care journey through VA.

  • Screening and diagnosing lung cancer early

    Screening and diagnosing lung cancer early

    Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer among Veterans with nearly 900,000 Veterans who may be eligible for lung cancer screening.

  • VA researchers, scientists at forefront of groundbreaking medical advancements

    VA researchers, scientists at forefront of groundbreaking medical advancements

    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.

  • Black Veterans receive equal, or superior, lung cancer care in VA

    Black Veterans receive equal, or superior, lung cancer care in VA

    Non-small cell lung cancer, the most common form of lung cancer, is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. Surgery is the gold standard treatment for early-stage lung cancer.

  • Saving lives through early cancer detection

    Saving lives through early cancer detection

    Houston VA has identified 12 Veterans with non-small cell lung cancers. Thanks to early detection, all are getting treatment and doing well.

  • TeleOncology keeps Veteran connected with VA Care

    TeleOncology keeps Veteran connected with VA Care

    The National TeleOncology service provides access to specialized cancer care across the country to Veterans who need it.

  • Help VA spread awareness about lung cancer symptoms and screening

    Help VA spread awareness about lung cancer symptoms and screening

    Almost 8,000 Veterans are diagnosed and treated with lung cancer every year at VA. You may be eligible for lung cancer screening.

  • Cancer screenings help save lives. Schedule your VA preventive screening today

    Cancer screenings help save lives. Schedule your VA preventive screening today

    Cancer screenings catch cancer early which can help treatment out comes. Screenings with best outcomes: lung, cervical, colon, and breast.

  • Expanding cancer clinical trial access at VA

    Expanding cancer clinical trial access at VA

    Cancer clinical trials are research studies that explore new ways to treat cancer and improve quality of life for patients. 

  • Research Week honors pioneering work for Veterans

    Research Week honors pioneering work for Veterans

    The theme of this year’s National VA Research Week, May 17–21, is “One Team, One Mission,” reflecting the nationwide focus of VA researchers on improving Veterans’ health care and quality of life.

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Last updated May 15, 2025

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