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Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among America\u2019s veterans population. An estimated 500,000 veterans are living with a prostate cancer diagnosis today. So it makes sense that the Veterans Health Administration would make prostate cancer research a priority. One of the latest developments is a partnership with the prostate cancer foundation. Among other things, it\u2019s helped to fund research into precision oncology \u2013 treatments that are tailored to each patient\u2019s specific physiology. Dr. Matt Rettig is the chief oncologist at the VA of Greater Los Angeles. He talked with me about some of the research questions VA\u2019s trying to answer.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices