Reaching Veterans
- asbestos
- burn pits
- other occupational hazards
- Each year, nearly 8,000 veterans are diagnosed with lung cancer.
- Veteran-focused awareness messaging on TV and Radio
- Video podcast with Veterans and Drs on the latest VA screening options
During their service, they may have been exposed to
Watch the videos
Hear from a Navy Veteran and a VA Doctor
Jim Pantelas, a Navy Veteran, has been living with lung cancer for 18 years. 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.”