Air Force Personnel Exposed to AFFF Firefighting Foam Face Increased Testicular Cancer Risks: Study
Heightened risk of testicular cancer among Air Force firefighters was identified, which researchers suspect was due to their exposure to AFFF foam.
Heightened risk of testicular cancer among Air Force firefighters was identified, which researchers suspect was due to their exposure to AFFF foam.
Use of AFFF in the Air Force placed military service members and other residents at an increased risk of prostate cancer and other health problems, according to complaint.
A recent study highlighted how AFFF manufacturers intentionally concealed the cancer risks from firefighting foam for decades.
Plaintiff says he was never warned he was at risk of prostate cancer from exposure to firefighter foam in the Marine Corps.
The findings come amid growing concerns that toxic PFAS chemicals in firefighter turnout gear may increase cancer risks.
The lawsuit claims the standards set by the NFPA were part of a deal to sell safety gear laden with cancer-causing PFAS chemicals to fire fighters.
Researchers point to an increasing amount of chemical exposures during firefighting as a likely cause of cancer and heart disease risks
Federal law requires the military to transition to PFAS-free firefighting foam by next October 2023, following evidence of long-term health risks associated with the chemicals
Groups warn firefighters' cancer risk from PFAS in protective gear they wear
Lawsuit indicates that firefighting foam used throughout his career resulted in cancer and the need for surgery