| Firefighter Cancer Headlines in Dallas @ the IAFC Fire Rescue International Conference
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The FFCF exhibited and participated in both the FRI and DOD conferences held in Dallas last week. The latest cancer research and resource information was distributed and programs for expanding assistance to the fire service were developed.
Debate continued over the Tri-Data National League of Cities report on the correlation between firefighter cancer and occupational exposures. Visit our News & Events section to read the Fire Chief Magazine article, "Clearing the Air" (Aug/2009, p.72, author Sara Pyle). The story is an excellent reference for those seeking cancer presumption clarification. Below is a chart of cancer risk estimates for firefighters:
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Type of Cancer
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Likelihood
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Risk Estimates
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Multiple Myeloma
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Probable
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53% more likely
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Probable
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51% more likely
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Prostate
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Probable
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28% more likely
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Testis
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Possible
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102% more likely
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Skin
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Possible
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39% more likely
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Malignant Melanoma
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Possible
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32% more likely
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Brain
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Possible
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32% more likely
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Rectum
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Possible
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29% more likely
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Buccal Cavity and Pharynx
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Possible
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23% more likely
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Stomach
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Possible
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22% more likely
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Colon
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Possible
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21% more likely
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Leukemia
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Possible
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14% more likely
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Source: LeMasters, et al.
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Our gratitude to diesel exhaust partner MagneGrip (www.magnegrip.com) and the many friends and supporters that visited our booths. We look forward to working with the new friends that we met at the shows.
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