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Read more about how VA is shaping the future of cancer care, today.

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Twin brothers choose VA for their cancer care

June 28, 2021

Brothers David and Dennis Roscher have a lot in common. They both served as military policemen in the U.S. Army, they were both stationed together in Germany in the 1970s, and they both choose VA for their cancer care.

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Clinical trial explores exercise as pain management technique for lung cancer survivors

July 13, 2021

An innovative clinical trial out of the Baltimore VA Medical Center called Exercise Rehabilitation in Veteran Cancer Survivors is examining the role of exercise in managing neuropathic pain in lung cancer survivors.

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With TeleOncology, VA stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Veterans in rural areas to reduce disparities in cancer care

July 16, 2021

The National TeleOncology service (NTO) leverages telehealth to provide world-class oncology care and services to Veterans, regardless of where they live.

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Expanding cancer clinical trial access at VA

July 20, 2021

VA's partnership with NCI provides programmatic support to VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) to increase the number and variety of clinical trials available to VA patients.

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Veteran's blood cancer treated through TeleOncology

September 13, 2021

When Air Force Veteran Jackson Gerrard was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome - a form of blood cancer - he was overwhelmed. TeleOncology allows Gerrard to meet with a top blood cancer specialist located over 300 miles away in Durham, North Carolina.

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TeleOncology: Ensuring Access to Best-in-Class Oncology Care

February 2, 2022

VA's National Oncology Program (NOP) has continued to expand telehealth options for Veterans needing cancer care through the National TeleOncology service (NTO). NTO delivers screenings, diagnostics, and treatment for medical oncology - including rehabilitation and palliative care - which improves access and outcomes for Veterans.

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Cancer Prevention and Veterans: Lower Your Cancer Risk Today

February 17, 2022

What can you do today to lower your risk of cancer?

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Cancer Prevention and Veterans: Vaccines Can Help

February 21, 2022

One easy way to be proactive about your cancer risk is to discuss cancer-preventing vaccines with your primary care provider. Vaccines are safe, effective and can lower your risk.

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Cancer Prevention and Veterans: What Are Your Exposure Risks?

February 25, 2022

Many Veterans have concerns about a wide range of military environmental and occupational exposures that may increase their cancer risks. Read about potential exposure risks here.

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Women's History Month: Meet the women making cancer history at VA

March 7, 2022

The women of VA's National Oncology Program are blazing new trails in how VA treats cancer. As we celebrate Women's History Month, these leaders are working to close health disparities, increase access to best-in-class cancer care, and are standing shoulder to shoulder with Veterans throughout their cancer journeys.

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TeleOncology keeps Veteran connected with VA Care

March 9, 2022

The National TeleOncology service (NTO), an initiative of the National Oncology Program (NOP), provides access to specialized cancer care across the country to Veterans who need it.

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VA's National Oncology Program: Providing Equitable Cancer Care for Veterans

May 2, 2022

Health equity at VA, including equitable cancer care, means health care quality or treatment is not affected by a Veteran's gender, race or ethnicity, location, or socioeconomic status.

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