The nonprofit Firefighter Cancer Support Network said it has provided assistance and one-on-one mentoring to thousands of firefighters and their families since the organization was started in 2005.

Frank Leeb explains what many firefighters likely don't know about their susceptibility to skin cancer and how they can minimize their risk. We all have heard in one way or another the statistics ...

As reports of work-related cancer incidence among firefighters increase, the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department hosted three days ...

Firefighters now face cancer as a leading threat. Wilkes-Barre leads efforts with new screenings and awareness initiatives to ...

To mark National Cancer Survivor Month, 19-year-old firefighter Miles Hoffman took the mound at Penn Medicine Park, throwing out the ceremonial first pitch to mark… ...

The legislation, the Pennsylvania Firefighter Cancer Presumption Act, entitles firefighters with cancer to additional benefits, like larger pensions, lifelong medical benefits, and up to $15,000 ...

Three firefighters told The 19th that cancer and reproductive risks were never discussed on their crews. Another woman said she knew about some cancer risks, but not many details.

The data is clear, and it is likely my cancer resulted from my work as a firefighter. I was one of the lucky ones, and this experience has not dampened my love for the fire service. I am proud to ...

Firefighters use new technology prevent cancer. Although the Coronavirus has been on everyone’s minds this year, fighting cancer is still on the forefront at fire departments nationwide.

According to a federal study, firefighters are significantly more likely than others to get and die from cancer. But instead of blaming PFAS, Harper points to another cause.

Firefighters see a 9% increase in cancer diagnoses and a 14% increase in cancer-related deaths when compared with the general population, according to a study concluded in 2015 by the National ...