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• Elevated Cancer Rates Among U.S. Military Pilots and Ground Crew Highlighted in New Study

  April 5, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A study by the Department of Defense has found higher rates of cancer among military aircrew and ground crew, raising questions about the potential causes.

• U.S. Cancer Deaths Fell By a Third Since 1991: Study

  January 19, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that cancer death rates have decreased significantly over the last 30 years, due to improvements in treatment and screening.

• Petition Filed To Preserve Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claimants’ Testimony Before Lawsuits Filed

  January 13, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Some plaintiffs diagnosed with terminal cancer are calling for the preservation of their testimony as their Camp Lejeune water contamination claims go through the administrative review.process

• Camp Lejeune PFAS Contamination Caused Kidney Cancer Diagnosis, According to Lawsuit Against 3M and Fire Foam Manufacturers

  October 13, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A Camp Lejeune PFAS contamination lawsuit filed by the son of a former Marine indicates exposure to firefighting foam chemicals for the first two years of his life led to the development of kidney cancer.

• PFAS Medical Testing Recommended For High Risk Individuals

  July 29, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A report by the National Academies calls for more testing of individuals vulnerable to PFAS exposure, as more of the health risks of the "forever chemicals" become more understood.

• Nearly Two Dozen Firefighters Join Together in Lawsuit Over PFAS Exposure from Firefighting Foam

  July 22, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Nearly two dozen Massachusetts firefighters say they contracted various forms of cancer and other health problems due to PFAS exposure from firefighting foam.

• Dreamstation CPAP Lawsuit Claims Sleep Apnea Machine Foam Particles Caused Kidney Cancer, Bladder Cancer

  June 20, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A DreamStation CPAP lawsuit claims toxic sound abatement foam used in the recalled devices led to his development of bladder cancer and kidney cancer.

• Former Camp LeJeune Marine Files Kidney Cancer Lawsuit Over PFAS Exposure From Drinking Water on Base

  June 7, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A former U.S. Marine says he developed kidney cancer due to PFAS exposure while stationed on the Camp Lejeune Marine base in North Carolina.

• PFAS Water Contamination Lawsuit Filed By 33 Plaintiffs Over Illnesses and Property Damage From Firefighter Foam

  May 19, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A joint lawsuit filed by 33 plaintiffs claims they suffered various forms of cancer and other injuries, as well as property damage, due to PFAS water contamination.

• Anti-Fire Foam Exposure Led to Prostate Cancer and Kidney Cancer, Firefighter’s Lawsuit Claims

  April 5, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A toxic foam lawsuit claims exposure to PFAS chemicals led to a firefighter developing kidney cancer and prostate cancer.