Firefighters may face increased risk of brain cancer due to chemical exposure: Study

Firefighter safety: UM Health-Sparrow holds free cancer screenings for local firefighters and paramedics

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters, who face a higher risk of diagnosis than the public Jenna Gutierrez, Lansing Fire Department paramedic, has experienced this first hand when she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast year a couple years ago Since then, Gutierrez along with firefighters across our neighborhoods have been advocating for more research and fundi…

Brain Tumors In Firefighters Linked To Flame Retardant Chemical

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Study investigates genetic mutations linked to occupational exposures

Occupational and environmental exposures can put specific groups of people at higher risk of cancer, including firefighters. A new study by investigators at Mass General Brigham examines a cancer rarely studied in firefighters: gliomas-a type of tumor that forms in the brain or spinal cord.

Genetic mutations linked to toxin exposure found in firefighters' brain tumors

In a study comparing the glioma tumors of firefighters and non-fighters, researchers found a mutational signature tied to exposure to haloalkanes, which are used in flame retardants, fire extinguishers, and pesticides.

Firefighters may face increased risk of brain cancer due to chemical exposure: Study

Firefighters may face a heightened risk of developing brain cancer due to their persistent exposure to certain chemicals, a new study has found. In a set of patients who had gliomas — the most common type of malignant brain tumor — cancer-causing gene mutations linked to toxic exposures were more prevalent in firefighters than in…

Firefighters face a higher brain cancer risk associated with gene mutations caused by chemical exposure, study suggests

Gene mutations caused by exposure to certain chemical compounds have been linked to the development of gliomas, the most common type of malignant brain tumor. New research reveals that among patients with gliomas, these mutations are more common in firefighters than in individuals with other occupations. The findings are published online in Cancer.