How VA is Raising Lung Cancer Screening Awareness
Find out how you can be screened for lung cancer at VA below. You might be eligible for lung cancer screening if you are 50-80 years old, smoke cigarettes now or quit within the past 15 years, or you have a smoking history of at least 20 pack-years (this means 1 pack per day for 20 years or 2 packs a day for 10 years, etc.).
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Lung Cancer Screening Resources
VA is on a mission to reduce the Veteran lung cancer mortality rate, reduce disparities in lung cancer treatment, evolve new treatment options, and deliver world-class cancer care.
Find answers to common questions about lung cancerThe best way to prevent lung cancer is to stop smoking. And we want to be there when you do. VA offers resources for making a quit plan and sticking to it.
Precision oncology is an approach that looks at an individual's genes to select the best cancer treatment and care for that person. VA’s Lung Precision Oncology Program helps clinicians diagnose lung cancer at earlier stages (when survival rates are higher) and increases access for Veterans to participate in clinical trials.
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Lung Cancer News from VA
Read the latest stories from VA News.
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, when VA shines a spotlight on a deadly disease that affects almost 8,000 Veterans every year. It’s a time to raise awareness, educate and inspire action.
The inspiring story of a Marine Corps Veteran who beat lung cancer with the help of early detection and care provided by VA serves as a powerful example to stay on top of your recommended lung cancer screening.
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