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VA to research link between PFAS chemicals and kidney cancer

The move could eventually lead to fast-track disability benefits for thousands of veterans.

By Leo Shane III

10 months ago

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.

10 months ago

Exposed to Agent Orange at US bases, vets face cancer without VA help

A proposed VA rule would allow compensation to veterans for Agent Orange exposure at 17 U.S. bases, but some say certain bases are missing.

By Hannah Norman and Patricia Kime, Daily Montanan

14 months ago

Few contaminants found at Vandenberg SFB as cancer study continues

A search for carcinogens at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, found low levels of contamination at two sites.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

15 months ago

VA may fast-track disability benefits for Air Force missile community

The Department of Veterans Affairs is considering offering easier access to disability benefits to airmen in the nuclear missile community.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

15 months ago

Cannon pediatric cancer study finds higher rate of rare brain tumors

Children affiliated with Cannon Air Force Base were diagnosed with a rare brain cancer at a higher rate than kids elsewhere, a new study found.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

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