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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 […]

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Posted inChronic Disease

Firefighters Look for Financial Relief from Cancer Diagnoses

by Jared Weber June 26, 2018April 14, 2021

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