• Author: Michael J. Kelley
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Prevalence of toxic exposures among women Veterans with breast or gynecologic cancers receiving Veterans Affairs (VA) care

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Toxic exposures have been linked to hormonal disruption and DNA damage, increasing risk for hormone-sensitive cancers, such as breast and gynecologic …

Characteristics of women Veterans with incident breast and gynecologic cancers in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: There is an increase in breast and gynecologic cancer cases treated within Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Objectives: To describe the age and race of …

Prostate cancer incidence and outcomes among Vietnam Veterans receiving care in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Agent Orange exposure (AOE) is considered a presumptive cause of prostate cancer (PCa) in the Veterans Affairs (VA) population; however, cohort studies …

Somatic tumor next-generation sequencing in US Veterans with metastatic prostate cancer

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: National guidelines recommend next-generation sequencing (NGS) of tumors in patients diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer (mPCa) to identify potential …

Quality of care in Veterans Affairs Health Care System in-person and National TeleOncology Service-delivered care

Abstract: PURPOSE: The Veterans Affairs Health Administration (VA) has experience using telehealth (TH) to deliver care to 10 million enrolled Veterans for many clinical care …

Clinical impact of UV mutational signatures in Veterans with cancer

Abstract: BACKGROUND: UV-related DNA damage signature (UVsig) is highly specific for cutaneous cancers. The prevalence of UVsig among tumors without a primary site and tumors of …

Multimorbidity and its impact in older U.S. Veterans newly treated for advanced non-small cell lung cancer

Abstract: Rationale: Older adults make up the majority of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and often carry multiple other comorbidities (multimorbidity) …

Improving cancer care for women seeking services in the Veterans Health Administration through the breast and gynecological oncology system of excellence

Abstract: Women are the fastest growing population among Veterans and have substantial risk factors that increase their likelihood for developing cancer. To ensure that the …

Outcomes of Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in US Veterans with severe renal dysfunction

Abstract: This retrospective cohort study explores the use of Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKi) in veterans with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) and severe renal …

Summary and roadmap of breast cancer research in the Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Women are the largest growing population of Veterans within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System. Among women Veterans, breast cancer is the …

The landscape of care for women Veterans with cancer: An evidence map

Abstract: Background: Women are the fastest growing veteran group in the US and the number of women veterans (WVs) with cancer is rising; however, little is known about this …

Telehealth research and innovation for Veterans with cancer: The THRIVE center

Abstract: Background: In recent years the US health-care system has witnessed a substantial increase in telehealth use. Telehealth enhances health-care access and quality and may …