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Congressional Expansion of Enhancing Breast Cancer Screening and Care at the Veterans Health Administration.

Wu J, Zullig LL, Aditi H, Moss HA. Congressional Expansion of Enhancing Breast Cancer Screening and Care at the Veterans Health Administration. Military medicine. 2024 Jul 3; 189(7-8):186-189, DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usae252.

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Abstract:

Despite high screening rates, breast cancer disparities persist among women veterans because of occupational risks and barriers to access. Three essential bills recently passed in Congress seek to expand access to breast cancer screenings and cancer care within the Veterans Health Administration. The Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act expands screening via partnerships with the National Cancer Institute, integrating telescreening and upgrading imaging technology. The Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans In Combat Environments Act broadens eligibility for those exposed to toxins and personalized risk assessments. The bipartisan Sergeant First Class Health Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act extends benefits for toxin-exposed veterans with presumptive conditions, including breast cancer. Further programs such as National TeleOncology, the Breast and Gynecologic Oncology System of Excellence, and research collaborations between the Veterans Health Administration, National Cancer Institute, and Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results Program seek to improve access, enhance understanding and care for women veterans with cancer, and mark significant progress in comprehensive care.




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