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Austin admits he wanted to keep his cancer diagnosis secret

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday that his "first instinct" was to keep his cancer diagnosis private.

By Meghann Myers

15 months ago

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks at a virtual Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, Nov. 22, 2023, at the Pentagon in Washington.

Austin’s aide requested ambulance arrive quietly to home on Jan. 1

The Associated Press obtained a copy of the 911 call made on Jan. 1 under the Freedom of Information Act.

16 months ago

Austin developed infection after prostate cancer treatment

Austin is expected to make a full recovery.

By Meghann Myers

16 months ago

Fighter jet pilots at greater risk of certain cancers, study concludes

Researchers recommend that fighter aviators who served during the 35-year span in question talk with their doctor or flight surgeon about the report.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

Congress should increase access to prostate cancer care for veterans

Even when cancer is identified, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) lacks an adequate plan to protect veterans from this deadly disease.

By Paul Taylor

4 years ago

VA researching prostate cancer drug as potential coronavirus cure

A full trial of the drug degarelix is expected to take at least four months.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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