Cancer
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.
Laura Baker, a 20-year firefighter, was shocked when she was diagnosed with breast cancer; she started a plan immediately to get healthy again
Over 75,000 are being monitored for lung and asbestos-related cancers; 5,441 cases have already been diagnosed
Research shows sitting is the new smoking and for EMS providers who sit a lot more movement is needed
Kyle Jameson went into remission last year, but later found out he needed a bone marrow transplant
Sam Young approached police officers and firefighters on multiple occasions and asked for money, sometimes as much as $1,000
At least 250,000 deaths each year can be attributed to medical care that has gone awry
Joe Barr, 31, died of colon cancer on April 16; he was remembered as a great friend and hilarious guy
Jason Bortles was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer; family and friends set up the fundraiser to help cover some of the costs of treatment
Marcia Rosecky had been a firefighter for over 15 years; the fire chief said she was 鈥渁 super person鈥�
Paul Norwell, a 13-year veteran, was diagnosed with cancer in his kidneys, shoulder, lungs and stomach; his colleagues nominated him to show their support in his battle
The family of Rebecca 鈥淏ecky鈥� Ann Scott, 28, created a scholarship fund for those entering paramedic and EMT programs
Capt. Gene Hull, 53, underwent surgery to amputate his right arm after being diagnosed with cancer in the tissue around his collarbone
FEMA gave the University of Arizona $1.5 million to learn the relationship between cancer and the chemicals firefighters are exposed to
Doctors say the 33-year-old firefighter鈥檚 cancer is linked to his exposure to multiple toxins while fighting fires
The emergency responders showed support for the 4-year-old by joining #BrinleysBaldHeadChallenge
Members of IAFF local 4933 in Pennsylvania sell shirts that are also part of their October duty uniform
Florida firefighter/paramedics use dancing, signs to encourage and inspire a department veteran
We share the photos of ambulances that are painted pink to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Firefighters are bombarded with toxins when they fight fires
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss awareness to prostate cancer
Randolph Mantooth uses Facebook to say that he has successfully finished cancer treatment
Julie Williams was well known for her devotion to educating others and was a regular presenter and attendee at national conventions
Police, firefighters and EMTs all showed up for a drink after the boy鈥檚 stand was stolen and then recovered
More than a dozen firefighters and three fire trucks kept his mind on the thing he loves and off of his brain tumor
Fulfilling a young man鈥檚 dream to become an EMT is a great and lasting gift to EMS leaders, educators and paramedics
The dispatcher got permission to go to the store, delivered the items herself and made him a ham sandwich
A paramedic who helped rescue a doctor in a fiery collision realized it was the doctor that fought for his survival when he was born prematurely
New initiative, the EMS Care Fund, gives gifts and funds to a boy and his family
His wife is seven months pregnant; they had chosen the name Mason James, but she changed it to Mason Rafael
After he felt sick on March 15, doctors found a mass that was in the cerebellum area of the brain, which controls coordination
