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Cancer :
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The data on firefighter cancers are sobering. Perhaps we are just seeing the tip of the iceberg – with many preventable cancers to realize.
Cancer :
Tools/Resources
Skin cancer is a common cancer in the general population and therefore requires a greater educational push to market the message and decrease skin cancer rates.
Cancer :
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Firefighters face a greater risk of exposure to toxins now than ever before.
Cancer :
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Using a SCBA should be standard when any amount of smoke or products of combustion are present at any fire. If you smell smoke, you are being exposed.
Cancer :
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There are many pieces of the puzzle that contribute to an elevated cancer risk in the fire service.
Cancer :
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of over 100 organic compounds that contain two or more fused aromatic rings.
Cancer :
Tools/Resources
Collectively, we must apply the same smart, aggressive approach that we already use with firefighting and extend that mind-set to reducing our risk.
Cancer :
Tools/Resources
The fact is that thyroid cancer is currently one of the most common cancers for FDNY firefighters that were not exposed to 9/11 toxins.
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Did you know that children of Firefighters may face a greater risk of developing a childhood cancer?
Cancer :
Article
The fire service industry and profession is evolving rapidly with the guidance provided by far-reaching, evidence-based research. Transformational approaches to tackling fire service occupational cancer have touched on apparatus cab… View Article
Cancer :
Article
A joint cancer screening program for Valley police and firefighters that began in November has detected two cases of prostate cancer, two cases of skin cancer and a thymus tumor,… View Article
Cancer :
Video
The Bedford Fire Department, struck by cancer deaths within its ranks, is taking a proactive measure at detecting any possible traces of cancer — early.