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.
Losing a partner in this field cuts deeper than in most; here’s a reflection on my recent loss and what it means to me
A new installation at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum explores the lasting impacts of the dust that blanketed New York in the wake of the terrorist attack
This special episode of Inside EMS explores the shift from reactive to preventative strategies in emergency services and the crucial role of technology and health initiatives
Dr. John Howard has yet to be reinstated as head of the WTC Health Program, as many staff remain without jobs—“a shell game,” says FDNY Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Prezant
The Health and Human Services Department has decided not to terminate Dr. John Howard amid plans to lay off two-thirds of NIOSH staff, preserving leadership of the World Trade Center Health Program
Republicans and Democrats sounded the alarm over Kennedy’s plan to gut NIOSH, warning it could cripple the 9/11 health program that thousands of first responders and survivors rely on
Thousands of first responders and survivors rely on the WTC Health Program to get treatment related to injuries and illnesses caused by the toxins at Ground Zero
The fund supports 137,000 people affected by toxic exposure from the attacks at the World Trade Center, as well as the plane crashes in Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon
Some chemicals are linked to heart disease and reduced lung function, while inhaling toxic forms of arsenic, chromium, and benzene may cause other health issues
City attorneys are trying to have a FOIA case dismissed as survivors and victims’ families demand that air quality studies be released
Multiple mayoral administrations, including Eric Adams’, have withheld the documents, fearing their release could trigger a wave of lawsuits from first responders
The FDNY Fire Officers Association warns the WTC Health Program may stop accepting members by 2028
The FDNY added the names of 32 firefighters and EMS personnel to the World Trade Center Memorial Wall
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EMT Hilda Vannata worked at Ground Zero and died in 2023 from 9/11-related pancreatic cancer
Through Project Pink, Life-Assist showcases a path of meaningful engagement in the fight against breast cancer
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Lawyers for 9/11 survivors were denied requests to learn what former Mayor Rudy Giuliani knew about Ground Zero toxins
The story of Billy Moon, a heroic fallen FDNY firefighter, and the people whose lives he has saved
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22 years after the terror attacks, the number of the dead related to their exposure while working in the rescue and recovery efforts equals the number killed in the collapses
The CDC partnership with the WTC Health Program raises awareness of the physical and mental effects of the attacks and the treatment
Deaths from cancer related to the terror attacks continue to climb as do registrations with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
Victims’ lawyers put on notice to have all paperwork submitted in order to speed up the application process
The addition of 43 fire and EMS members who died of illnesses related to Sept. 11 attacks nears the number killed in the collapses
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’s time to stop letting excuses stand in your way
Odessa firefighter/paramedic Josh White thought the pain he was experiencing was a ruptured appendix
Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said the World Trade Center Health Program “is facing massive cuts in just a few years.”
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