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VA 'Close to Me' Brings Cancer Care Closer to Rural Veterans

Source
VA News
Date
Sep 14, 2026
Summary
Describes a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs program in Tennessee increasing access to cancer care for rural veterans. Discusses increased cancer risk for veterans and the impact that travel can have on patients and their caregivers.
Tagged as
Access · Cancer · Health disparities · Informal caregivers · Veterans · Tennessee