MEDICINE IN MOTION
A NEW Lung Cancer
Screening Program THAT Saves Lives Written by &
Pankaj Gupta, MD, FACP CHIEF, HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY
Judy Lim, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CRRN, CNL, WCC, OMS NURSE SUPERVISOR, CANCER PROGRAM
V ALBHS has a long history of within a larger team and provides high- quality care to improve survival rates and quality of life. We provide services including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. We are excited to offer Veterans several new services. Veterans often have other medical conditions and social concerns that impact their plan of care. Our Nurse Cancer Care Coordinators (NCCCs) help ensure that all Veterans receive high-quality coordination and timely follow-up. Our NCCCs are certified in case management. They help prevent gaps or delays in service. They offer support and resources and help eliminate any barriers during the Veteran’s cancer journey. caring for Veterans with cancer. Our Cancer Program works
VALBHS offers an array of services including imaging, interventional radiology, pathology, and robotic and minimally invasive surgery, chemotherapy, precision oncology, and immunotherapy, as well as participation in cutting-edge clinical trials. We provide cancer care through tumor boards. These meetings help form relationships among providers, which helps improve care. Tumor boards can help a team of providers agree on a plan of care. Our Cancer Committee meets regularly with services across the facility. These include palliative care, nutrition, and social work. This ensures we are working in the best interests of our Veterans. Coordinating care and ensuring a personalized plan is essential to providing the best possible care.
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