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March 06, 2026

Veterans and Cancer: Unique Challenges

1 hour 8 minutes

- Overview of the Unique Challenges for Veterans Living with Cancer

- Your Veteran’s Identity

- Veterans Coping with Cancer

- Co-Morbidities Impact on Veterans

- Overview & Definition of Fatigue

- Evaluation & Treatment of Fatigue

- Post-Traumatic Stress, Pain Management & Survivorship

- Adherence to Treatment Plans: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule

- Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips

- Tips to Overcome Barriers in Coordinating Care in Different Health Care Settings

- Veterans’ Health Administration (VHA) Medical Centers & Non VHA Hospitals

- Stresses on Caregivers in Coordinating Care

- Long Distance Caregivers

- Self-Care Tips for Veterans Living with Cancer & Their Loved Ones

- Helpful Hints in Communicating with Your Health Care Team & Health Care Providers

- Finding & Using Practical Resources, Including Veteran Specific Resources

- Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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