Veterans Urged to Undergo Lung Cancer Screening During Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Cancer begins when old cells in an individual’s body begin to mutate instead of dying, growing out of control and creating abnormal cells. A team of oncologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and specialized nurse navigators from the Central Virginia Care System are urging veterans as well as individuals in high-risk groups to get screened for lung cancer this November, which is designated as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the lungs and is among the leading causes of cancer deaths around the globe. The primary types of lung cancer are non-small cell lung cancer…











