The impact of frailty on postoperative outcomes of Veterans with stage I non-small cell lung cancer

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although surgical resection is the standard of care for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, frailty influences treatment decisions. We evaluated the …

Identification and management of incidental findings in a Veteran's lung cancer screening program

Abstract:Background: Incidental findings (IFs) are common on low dose CT obtained during lung cancer screening (LCS). The identification and management of clinically significant …

Post-diagnosis statin use and survival among lung cancer patients in the Military Health System

Abstract: BACKGROUND: There have been no studies examining the relationship between statin use and lung cancer survival in the U.S. Military Health System (MHS), a universal …

Lung cancer screening offers and low-dose computed tomography completion among Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: The article examines lung cancer screening offers and low-dose computed tomography completion among veterans experiencing homelessness. It highlights the disparities in …

Five-year survival following a non-small-cell lung cancer diagnosis among Veterans Health Administration patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Veterans with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (SZ/BP) experience excess mortality due to several reasons, including cancer. We evaluated whether disparities …

“They just don't get around to it”: Clinician perspectives on lung cancer screening and racial disparities among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Lung cancer screening (LCS) rates are low across the United States, with substantial disparities in availability and uptake. This trend is also reflected in …

Review of outcomes in a Veteran treated with lurbinectedin long-term for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer: A case report

Abstract: Small cell lung cancer comprises approximately 10% to 15% of all lung cancers but is associated with a high proliferation rate and poor prognosis. Treatment options for …

Veterans' lung cancer risk conceptualizations versus lung cancer screening shared decision-making conversations with clinicians: A qualitative study

Abstract: Background: Long-term survival for patients with differentiated (papillary, follicular, and Hürthle cell) thyroid cancer exceeds 95% but self-reported health-related …

Caring for Veterans with depression and cancer: An overview for civilian nurse clinicians

Abstract: Purpose: Veterans put their lives on the line to serve our country, but their well-being is often threatened by multifaceted health issues related to military service, …

Brief report: Real-world efficacy and safety of sotorasib in U.S. Veterans with KRAS G12C-mutated NSCLC

Abstract: Introduction: The KRAS G12C inhibitor sotorasib was approved for treating advanced NSCLC in the second line or later on the basis of the CodeBreaK100 trial. Nevertheless, …

Barriers and Facilitators Impacting Lung Cancer Screening Uptake Among Black Veterans: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: Background: Racial disparities in lung cancer screening (LCS) are well established. Black Veterans are among those at the highest risk for developing lung cancer but are …

Microwave Ablation Versus Resection Versus Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy of Stage IA Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer in US Veterans (BPI24-013)

Abstract: Purpose: We describe a midterm comparison of microwave ablation (MWA), stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), and resection as primary therapy for early-stage …