Help Us Reach Veterans
During their service, they may have been exposed to
- asbestos
- burn pits
- other occupational hazards
Yet of the 9 million Veterans, an estimated 1.5 million meet the criteria to be screened for lung cancer.
SCREENING CRITERIA:
- Between the ages of 50 and 80
- Have at least a 20-pack-year history of smoking
- Currently smoke or quit within the last 15 years
Encouraging screening can find lung cancer earlier when there are more treatment options.
Breath of Honor Veterans encourages Veterans to talk with their healthcare team about their eligibility for low-dose CT scans that can help spot lung cancer earlier.
- Veteran-focused awareness messaging on TV and Radio
- Video podcast with Veterans and Doctors on the latest VA screening options
- Resources to explain Veteran-specific lung cancer risks
- Connections to VA resources
Hear from a Navy Veteran and a VA Doctor
Jim Pantelas, a Navy Veteran, has been living with lung cancer since 2005. He is very well aware of the increased risks for lung cancer for Veterans and is a avid advocate for lung cancer screening for Vets. Dr. Drew Moghanaki, is a radiation oncologist at UCLA Health and Staff Physician at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System.
“Lung screening in many ways is a win-win for all. The patient wins because their cancer is smaller, it’s more curable, the treatments are much less toxic.”
Are you a Veteran managing lung cancer?
Would you share your lung cancer journey with LCFA? We can amplify your story to other Veterans who may benefit from learning about lung cancer screening, new treatments, and resources.