Genetic Testing: Another Tool to Fight Against Cancer
...cancer A person already diagnosed with cancer (especially if the cancer was diagnosed at a young age or if the cancer is uncommon) A person with a family member who...
How Much Do You Know About Uterine Cancer?
Uterine cancer is the most common form of gynecological cancer, affecting more than 800,000 people in the United States. Uterine cancer is the most common form of gynecological cancer, affecting...
Take Charge of Your Health and Reduce Cancer Risk
...research and guidelines for cancer prevention. The American Association for Cancer Research reports that more than 4 out of 10 cancer cases and almost half of all cancer-related deaths in...
Learn More About Your Risk for Bladder Cancer
...and risk factors related to it, as well as the treatments and resources available to Veterans diagnosed with bladder cancer. What Is Bladder Cancer? Bladder cancer happens when the cells...
Ovarian Cancer: Risk Factors, Symptoms and Treatment Options
...Veterans with certain cancers. Ovarian cancer is considered a presumptive cancer related to burn pit exposure. If you have ovarian cancer and had exposure to burn pits or served in...
What Should Veterans Know About Lung Cancer?
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), nearly 8,000 Veterans are diagnosed and treated at VA for lung cancer...
Beyond the Pink Ribbons: What You Should Know About Breast Cancer
...the risk factors, be proactive about their breast health, and learn about the resources available for support. What Is Breast Cancer? Breast cancer, like other cancers, is a disease characterized...
Learn More About Your Risk for Oral Cancer
...cancer cells may spread into deeper tissue as the cancer grows. What Causes Oral Cancer? Traditionally, the majority of oral cancer cases were caused by heavy alcohol use and tobacco...
The SERVICE Act: Learn More About VA’s Expanded Breast Cancer Resources
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women and will affect one in every eight women in her lifetime. For many...
Be Informed: Veterans and the Risk for Prostate Cancer
...to help. What Is Prostate Cancer? Cancer starts when cells in the body begin to grow out of control. Cells in almost any part of the body can become cancer...