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A new pilot program has been launched to address the elevated cancer risk faced by firefighters. Firefighters have a 9% higher likelihood of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14% greater risk of dying from it compared to the general population, according to recent data.
The program is spearheaded by Dr. Michael Gieske, who serves as director of the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Lung Cancer Screening Program. The initiative centers on early detection, especially for lung cancer, which is more common among firefighters due to their exposure to carcinogens during fire responses.
Further details about the program can be found at local12.com.
