Air Force AFFF Exposure Caused Prostate Cancer, According to Lawsuit Against Foam Manufacturers
A former Air Force firefighter says he developed prostate cancer after exposure to AFFF chemicals on military bases nationwide.
Tag Archives: Prostate Cancer
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Lawsuit Against AFFF Manufacturers Alleges Firefighting Foam Caused Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
A firefighter diagnosed with prostate cancer has filed a lawsuit claiming AFFF manufacturers knew the firefighting foam was toxic, but failed to warn emergency responders.
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Marine Corps Firefighter Files Lawsuit Over Prostate Cancer from Firefighter Foam
A U.S. Marine says exposure to firefighting foam for 20 years in the military led to a prostate cancer diagnosis.
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Elevated Cancer Rates Among U.S. Military Pilots and Ground Crew Highlighted in New Study
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.
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U.S. Cancer Deaths Fell By a Third Since 1991: Study
A new study finds that cancer death rates have decreased significantly over the last 30 years, due to improvements in treatment and screening.
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Common Prostate Therapy Treatment May Increase Risk of Death from Heart Disease: Study
A new study finds that androgen deprivation therapy increased the risk of death from heart disease in men.
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Nearly Two Dozen Firefighters Join Together in Lawsuit Over PFAS Exposure from Firefighting Foam
Nearly two dozen Massachusetts firefighters say they contracted various forms of cancer and other health problems due to PFAS exposure from firefighting foam.
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Army Firefighter Was Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer From Foam Exposure: Lawsuit
A U.S. Army firefighter says 20 years of serving on bases worldwide exposed him to toxic firefighting foam which led to prostate cancer.
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PFAS Water Contamination Lawsuit Filed By 33 Plaintiffs Over Illnesses and Property Damage From Firefighter Foam
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.
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Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Blamed on Firefighter’s Exposure to PFAS Foam
A product liability lawsuit filed by a former firefighter blames aqueous film-forming foam exposure for his prostate cancer diagnosis.
