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  • Feb 11, 2024

    Cancer Support

    A cancer diagnosis impacts not only the person diagnosed, but also partners, family members, friends, and your brothers and sisters at the station. Below are various resources available to assist those who want information about cancer, those diagnosed with cancer, and family members or caregivers who are supporting a person diagnosed with cancer.
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  • May 2, 2019

    Cancer

    Occupational Cancer Fire fighter occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty death in the fire service. Explore our proactive measures and ongoing initiatives aimed at safeguarding the health and […]
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  • Oct 13, 2020

    Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month

    In partnership with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), the IAFF has designated January as Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month to provide fire fighters the necessary tools and guidance to develop life-saving protocols for cancer prevention and to support those with a cancer diagnosis within their departments.
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  • Jul 15, 2021

    IAFF│American Cancer Society

    The IAFF-ACS collaboration provides resources, tools, and prevention techniques to help protect fire fighters with the hope of preventing future disease while providing critical patient support services across the country to improve the quality of life for fire fighters living with cancer and advocating for improved access to care.
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  • Sep 5, 2019

    National Firefighter Registry for Cancer

    Sign up Cancer Firefighting is a dangerous job. Beyond the immediate risks of injury, heat stress, sleep disruption, and psychological strain, fire fighters are exposed to toxic smoke, combustion byproducts, […]
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  • Feb 10, 2024

    Week 4: Behavioral Health and Cancer Diagnosis

    This week focuses on the behavioral health impacts of a cancer diagnosis and resources to help fire fighters and those closest to them navigate diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. (Photo: Chris Smead)
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  • Feb 11, 2024

    Canadian Cancer Society

    Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Support The Canadian Cancer Society offers a nationwide support system for people with cancer and their family, friends, and caregivers. We’re here to help answer your […]
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  • Apr 16, 2024

    What to Do After a Cancer Diagnosis

    Being diagnosed with cancer is an overwhelming experience because it becomes a pivotal point of your life for an undetermined amount of time., maybe the rest of your life. Navigating this journey can be difficult, and feelings of depression, anxiety, and fear are common. Here are some resources to support you or a loved one during a cancer diagnosis.
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