VA Raises Awareness About Lung Cancer Screening
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death among Veterans, and screening can be lifesaving because lung cancer is most treatable when caught early. For eligible Veterans, annual lung cancer screening comes at no cost, with no copay.
Learn about Lung Cancer ScreeningHow 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.).
Visit My HealtheVet to make an appointment to talk to your VA provider about lung cancer screening.
Locate your nearest VA Medical Center to find out what local screening options are available to you.
Learn more about best-in-class cancer care and innovation at VA.
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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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