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Study co-author Dr. Samir Gupta, chief of gastroenterology at the VA San Diego Healthcare System, says some patients and primary care providers misunderstand the results of abnormal stool blood screening tests.

Study: Delaying colonoscopy following abnormal stool test increases risk of colorectal cancer

Posted on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 4:00 pmFebruary 25, 2021 Posted in Research by Mike Richman 1k views

This is the first study in the United States, the researchers note, to examine the risk of death linked to …

Dr. Drew Moghanaki is a lung cancer specialist who today serves as section chief of radiation oncology at the Atlanta VA Health Care System. In the background is Glenda Campbell, chief radiation therapist at Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia.

VA works to raise awareness for lung cancer screening in Veterans

Posted on Monday, July 27, 2020 9:00 amJuly 21, 2020 Posted in Research, Top Stories by Erica Sprey 2k views

Navy Veteran Jim Pantelas has spent the last 15 years working to fund new lung cancer research, combat …