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Originally published:<\/strong> 2024-08-16T20:30:00+00:00. Historical source article: benefits, rules, amounts and deadlines may have changed. Check the official source for current information.<\/p>\n

While the fight against breast cancer is recognized throughout the month of October, the celebration of World Breast Cancer Research Day<\/a> on Aug. 18 is a global recognition of the life-changing research that spearheads the fight against this disease.<\/p>\n

At VA, our experts in medical oncology, gynecologic oncology, radiation oncology, breast surgery, clinical oncology pharmacy, oncology nursing and care coordination team up to transform cancer prevention and deliver coordinated, integrated, patient-centered care.<\/p>\n

None of this would be possible without dedicated individuals and clinical experts who have committed themselves to caring for Veterans. Their work means more Veterans will not only survive their battles with cancer, but thrive afterward.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know if I would\u2019ve felt this supported outside of the VA health system,\u201d said Michelle Terwilliger<\/a>, an Army Veteran and VA nurse practitioner case manager for surgery at\u00a0Durham VA<\/a>, who was treated for breast cancer at VA. \u201cEveryone from primary care to radiology has been wonderful. They\u2019re an extension of my family. The best decision I ever made was to stay in the VA system.\u201d<\/p>\n

Work at VA<\/h3>\n

Explore the advancements we\u2019ve made in the research and treatment of breast cancer, and learn how you can join the fight, at VA Careers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a>. Its Veterans is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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