Week 4: Behavioral Health & 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.
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This week focuses on supporting fire fighters and those closest to them as they navigate the stages of a cancer diagnosis. Every experience is different, but access to the right information and resources can make a meaningful difference for members, families, and the broader fire service community.
These resources address the physical, emotional, and behavioral impacts of cancer and offer practical coping tools, communication strategies, and guidance on using available support effectively. The goal is to help create a more informed, connected framework of support throughout diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Resources
Factsheets
- Receiving and Processing a Cancer Diagnosis NEW
- Sharing a Cancer Diagnosis NEW
- Building Community and Support Through the Cancer Journey NEW
- Navigating Work, Finances, and Fire Service Culture With a Cancer Diagnosis NEW
- Support for Department Members With Cancer
- Supporting Family Members and Loved Ones of Fire Fighters With Cancer
- Cancer Resources and Support Networks for Fire Fighters and Caregivers
- Behavioral Health for Fire Fighters Diagnosed With Cancer
Additional Resources
- IAFF Behavioral Health
- IAFF & the American Cancer Society (ACS) resources:
- ACS Cancer Survivors Network
- ACS Cares
- Firefighter Cancer Support Network
- CancerCare – Financial Aid & Group Counseling