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firefighter who's fighting for cancer relief among his men via Project T.O.M.
Posted inChronic Disease

Fighting for those who risk all to help others

by Yen Duong July 2, 2019July 7, 2019

By Yen Duong When firefighters sign up for the job, they’re aware of the dangers of flames, heat and smoke from burning buildings. But they often don’t know about the slower, lingering dangers that can hurt them even when they’re working in the firehouse. Firefighters are 14 percent more likely to die from cancer than […]

men in dress firefighters uniforms shake hands across a wooden table
Posted inChronic Disease

Firefighters Look for Financial Relief from Cancer Diagnoses

by Jared Weber June 26, 2018April 14, 2021
man holds up a sign reading: "CHemours Chemical Terrorists - shut the plant down"
Posted inEnvironmental Health

Timing, Scope of GenX Response Not Yet Clear

by Catherine Clabby June 20, 2018June 19, 2018
Hundreds of thousands of people may have been exposed to contaminated drinking water at Cape Lejeune from the 1950 to the 1980s. The Jacksonville base, covering 156,000 acres in eastern North Carolina, remains in operation today with a safe water supply. In this 2016 photo, members of the US Marine Corps and the US Navy, along with civilians, participate in a ceremony on base.
Posted inEnvironmental Health

Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Battle Continues

by Catherine Clabby March 20, 2017March 15, 2021
A Caucasian adult woman lying in a hospital bed, covered with a sheet. She is having blood drawn by a Caucasian male doctor with a Caucasian female nurse is in attendance. The patient is looking at the doctor and smiling.
Posted inChronic Disease, Featured, Health Inequities, Research News, Rural Health

High Death Rates in Cancer ‘Hotspots’ Across NC

by Editor August 9, 2016December 17, 2019
N.C. Congressional districts: All cancers, males and females, rates compared to surrounding states. Data and map courtesy ACS.
Posted inChronic Disease, Featured, Health Inequities, Health Insurance

Cancer Maps Show Southeastern States Falling Behind

by Editor October 14, 2015October 27, 2015

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