The impact of social determinants on care for Veterans with cancer: A qualitative study

Abstract: PURPOSE: The Veterans Health Administration created initiatives to enhance the monitoring of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) among Veterans in the primary care …

Education, telehealth, and access initiatives aim to improve cancer care for Veterans

Abstract: Veterans with cancer face unique challenges in accessing high-quality care, despite the availability of treatment through the Veterans Affairs (VA) health network. These …

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 …

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 …

Opioid use in cancer patients compared with non-cancer pain patients in a Veterans population

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Opioid safety initiatives may secondarily impact opioid prescribing and pain outcomes for cancer care. METHODS: We reviewed electronic health record data at a …