Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer among Veterans, and the second most common cancer in men and women. However, lung cancer screening and early detection can save lives. To better address care for our Veterans, VHA has established the Lung Precision Oncology Program (LPOP) to foster participation in lung cancer screening, genomic testing, and precision oncology trials with the goal of tailoring treatment to the needs of the individual veterans. This new program is a component of the VHA’s Precision Oncology Initiative, which aims to continue to create a system of excellence in oncology care within the VHA.
While great progress has been made, Veterans need more and better options. Precision oncology means matching the right treatment to the right patient. At the VA, we take it a step further and provide the tools, resources, and systems of excellence across the United States that fosters personalized care for Veterans, and here at VISN 8 we are proud to serve as an established lung cancer site for LPOP.
Knowing what’s going on in your lungs is easier than you think. A low-dose CT scan only takes a few minutes, and when it comes to your health, knowledge is power. Speak to your primary care doctor to find out if lung screening is right for you.
www.prevention.va.gov/preventing_diseases/screening_for_lung_cancer.asp
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Did you know?
Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, accounting for 2.1 million new cases and 1.8 million deaths in a single year.* However, if found early, lung cancer can be treated.
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. A low-dose CT scan only takes a few minutes. Speak to your doctor to find out if lung cancer screening is right for you.
VA Lung Precision Oncology Program (LPOP)
*American Lung Association.
Did you know?
Early detection, by low-dose CT screening, can decrease lung cancer mortality by up to 20 percent among high-risk populations
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. A low-dose CT scan only takes a few minutes. Speak to your doctor to find out if lung cancer screening is right for you.
VA Lung Precision Oncology Program (LPOP)
*American Lung Association.
Did you know?
There are new guidelines regarding screening and about 8 million Americans qualify as high risk for lung cancer and are recommended to receive annual screening with low-dose CT scans
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. A low-dose CT scan only takes a few minutes. Speak to your doctor to find out if lung cancer screening is right for you.
VA Lung Precision Oncology Program (LPOP)
*American Lung Association.
Did you know?
An estimated 900,000 veterans are at risk for lung cancer due to age, smoking, and environmental exposures during and after military service.
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. A low-dose CT scan only takes a few minutes. Speak to your doctor to find out if lung cancer screening is right for you.
VA Lung Precision Oncology Program (LPOP)
Did you know?
In the United States, cigarette smoking is linked to about 80% to 90% of lung cancer deaths. The VA has programs that can help with smoking cessation.
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. A low-dose CT scan only takes a few minutes. Speak to your doctor to find out if lung cancer screening is right for you.
VA Lung Precision Oncology Program (LPOP)
