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Access our directory of articles on Cancer in EMS, offering crucial insights into the recognition, management, and support of cancer patients in emergencies. This collection covers oncology emergencies, palliative care, and the long-term effects of cancer treatments on EMS personnel. Understanding the complexities of cancer care is vital for providing compassionate and effective patient support. For additional resources, explore our section on employee safety. Stay informed and enhance your ability to care for cancer patients with our specialized content.

The story of Billy Moon, a heroic fallen FDNY firefighter, and the people whose lives he has saved
Why technology is the key to avoiding the next 9/11 and MCI preparedness
You are responsible for your level of health and fitness; it鈥檚 time to stop letting excuses stand in your way
At least 50 women who worked as first responders at Ground Zero and those who were nearby may receive coverage from the World Trade Center Health Program
Pink shirts, ambulances and gloves plus messages on social media and in the news are all for the cause
Members of the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad wear colorful shirts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
G. Wade Cannon鈥檚 cancer battle reportedly inspired other Flower Mound firefighters to get checked and two of them discovered early-stage colon cancer
Itasca first responders have been accompanying Firefighter-Paramedic Frank Nunez through his cancer battle
The previous director said someone in that role could work on things such as the firefighter cancer surveillance program, the city鈥檚 AED program and workplace safety training
Polk County continues to deny Christina Pierson a $25,000 benefit offered by the state
Ricky Batten volunteered and worked in EMS for over 40 years, the Troy Fire Department said
Caylie Valenta started the Andy Valenta Melanoma Foundation to honor her 33-year-old husband who died three months after his melanoma diagnosis
A law offers firefighters with some cancers $25,000 each, but Christina Pierson was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer struck before the law took effect
Samples from Nashville FFs helped researchers compare risks
Craig Simon was a gold badge member of the Napoleon Volunteer Fire Department
Ken Reed 鈥渨as very influential in our area,鈥 said John Manukyan, a paramedic with Washington County-Johnson City EMS
鈥淲e will all miss that fried chicken, but not as much as [Joe Killian鈥檚] big heart,鈥 said Clark County Fire District 6 Chief Kristan Maurer
James 鈥淣ate鈥 Leonard 鈥渨as brave in his duties as a firefighter and paramedic, but equally brave as he faced and fought cancer,鈥 said Fire Chief Michael McNally
Allison Bloom was a co-founder and general counsel of Cambridge Consulting Group
Alvin Suriel 鈥渟aved an untold number of lives in his time as an EMT and paramedic, and through his inspirational leadership,鈥 said FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro
The organizations have launched a website to serve EMS providers and firefighters and plan to work together on projects and research
Hear from live liver donor Will Lindbergh, whose selfless act inspired a charity to encourage first responders to participate in organ donation
Retired Capt. Mike Earley was given a year to live in May; five months later, the New York City Employees鈥 Retirement System has not approved his application
Check out these social posts from departments with their support on full display
Clay Geiger, 31, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and with a weakened immune system, contracted the virus before vaccines were available
South Metro Fire Rescue Firefighter-Paramedic Anthony Palato died earlier this month after a battle with occupational cancer
Anthony Palato, described as having a 鈥渢rue servant鈥檚 heart,鈥 was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in 2017
Elizabeth Township鈥檚 Amanda Jo Gogoel was diagnosed with Hodgkin鈥檚 Lymphoma in September 2020
鈥淚t is not a matter of if, but when,鈥 victims鈥 advocate says while encouraging those affected to file
The awareness movement at Medical Transport LLC began with a pink ambulance named after 鈥淢iss Vicki鈥 Prescott
AMR Troup County (Ga.) outfitted one of its rigs with pink colors and ribbons to show support
White blood cells are more vulnerable to DNA damage, and their DNA repair mechanisms appear misaligned to deal with the damage