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Firefighters have an increased risk of 56% for Melanoma due to exposures in fires, stations, and shift work.   Direct exposures are linked to this:   1) Polubrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs …

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As a firefighter, you're consistently exposed to excess levels of PFAS - nicknamed "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in your body or in nature. But a study done o …

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Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in America. Colorectal is also known as colon cancer, rectal cancer, or bowel cancer.Unfortunately-- firefighters are at risk …

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