Improving cancer screening for veterans
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at ways to help veterans get screened for liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) and colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if certain programs or tools can make it easier for veterans to complete these important cancer screenings.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran age 18 or older
- You are enrolled in VA healthcare
- You have had at least one VA visit in the last 18 months
- For the liver cancer group: you have a cirrhosis diagnosis in your medical record
- For the colorectal cancer group: you are 45 or older and had a positive stool test in the last 18 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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