According to recent US census data, there are currently 18 million veterans living in the United States, and approximately 50% of these individuals are aged >65 years.
1 In addition, the Veterans Affairs Central Cancer Registry reports that approximately 50,000 new cancer cases are reported each year among veterans.
2 Many of these individuals, who live in remote locations, have significant mobility issues or are hesitant to travel to the nearest hospital for treatment. Recently, the Department of Veterans Affairs launched a novel program using telemedicine to overcome these obstacles and improve the quality of care for veterans with cancer.
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