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Navy’s top officer treated successfully for breast cancer
Adm. Lisa Franchetti's stage 1 breast cancer was discovered during a routine mammogram in June and she underwent outpatient surgery in July.
Nine respiratory cancers added to list of illnesses presumed caused by burn pit smoke
The move follows promises by the administration to increase the number of burn pit illnesses eligible for benefits.
Did polluted Fort Ord make veterans ill? They demand answers.
AP’s review of public documents shows the Army knew that chemicals had been improperly dumped at Fort Ord for decades.
By Juliet Linderman and Jason Dearen
Military parents foot the bill to ship breast milk to their infants. That could change soon.
Advocates hope reimbursement policy will change to include breast milk starting in January.
Family finds comfort in Fisher House through decades
Thomas Queen and his wife, Michelle, knew each other from an early age. They started dating around the time Thomas began to have neurological episodes. Now, decades later, the couple has fought through multiple sclerosis and cancer treatments their whole married life, often staying at the D.C. Fisher House. The family talks about Thomas’s military service and the VA doctor who made the diagnosis that changed their lives.
Benefits for military burn pit victims could expand dramatically under White House plan
VA officials will go beyond sceintific studies to include other medical sources in evaluating whether certain illnesses are linked to toxic exposure during military service.
Veteran exposed to toxic burn pit smoke dies of cancer after misdiagnosis lawsuit settlement
While serving overseas, Wesley Black said he frequently breathed in smoke from pits used to incinerate human and medical waste, plastic water bottles, ammunition and chemicals on military bases.
Fighter jet pilots at greater risk of certain cancers, study concludes
Researchers recommend that fighter aviators who served during the 35-year span in question talk with their doctor or flight surgeon about the report.
The story of a fighter: Breast cancer survivor inspires others
The U.S. Navy identifies the month of October for breast cancer awareness and provides public information regarding breast cancer.
By Michael W. Hazlett
Looking for the link
Dr. Rachel Ellsworth explores how different demographics are affected by breast cancer and if there is an identifiable reason for why some groups are more at risk than others.
“The enemy is lurking in our bodies” — women veterans say toxic exposure caused breast cancer
Military women say they face higher breast cancer rates from exposure, according to a feature reported by The War Horse.
By Kelly Kennedy