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Baltimore firefighter Steve Dorsey had the worst Valentine’s Day — but he’s feeling the love now. Dorsey, 56, was diagnosed on Feb. 14 with Stage 4 esophageal cancer that spread to his lymph ...
The Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act (P.L. 118-147), which was supported by the NVFC and signed into law in December, reauthorized the NFR through 2028 at an increased funding level ...
Research shows firefighters are at increased risk for developing cancer due to toxic exposures on the job, but while all 50 states and the District have created laws to provide benefits for ...
A bill to set up cancer screenings for firefighters across the state passed through the House last week and on Tuesday passed through Senate committee. HB65, sponsored by Rep. Casey Snider, R ...
Cancer has jumped to the leading cause of death among firefighters; they have a 9% greater risk of being diagnosed with the disease, and a 14% higher risk of dying from it than the general populati… ...
Firefighter turns 2-time battle with cancer into call for change “I can honestly say as a recent retiree that I have left a legacy of change, and that feels incredible." ...
Firefighter with cancer praises new research partnerships between SAFD and cancer centers Research is desperately needed as the firefighter and cancer connection becomes clear Courtney Friedman ...