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.
Rear Admiral Lisa Delaney discusses eligibility, covered conditions and why some responders are only now seeking care
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
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
Northwell Health says more than 57,000 WTC Health Program members have battled cancer, with diagnoses expected to increase as responders and survivors age
Dr. John Howard receives another six-year term overseeing NIOSH and a health program serving more than 140,000 9/11 responders and survivors
FDNY honored the 343 members killed on 9/11 and 453 more who have since died from World Trade Center-related cancers and respiratory illnesses
New York City opened a public portal containing 170,000 pages of 9/11 records sought for years by first responders, survivors and families concerned about Ground Zero health risks
As deaths from 9/11-related illnesses surpass 6,000, advocates are pressing New York City to release decades-old records detailing air quality and toxic exposures at Ground Zero
The FDNY added 36 names to its World Trade Center Memorial Wall, bringing to 438 the number of fire and EMS members honored after dying from illnesses linked to Ground Zero
FDNY researchers are seeking federal coverage for cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline and other conditions as firefighters and EMS members exposed to Ground Zero toxins age
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling on the HHS Secretary to reappoint Dr. John Howard to lead the WTC Health Program
City lawyers say no responsive records were found, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani promises to release Ground Zero air-quality documents before the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks
The new World Trade Center Retired Responders Memorial Wall honors 154 retired FDNY members who assisted in rescue and recovery efforts after Sept. 11 and later died from WTC-related illnesses
City leaders are pushing for funding to determine when officials first knew Ground Zero air quality was dangerous and to release records tied to post-9/11 exposure risks
Northwell Staten Island University Hospital paramedic William Negron is undergoing treatment and may need a liver transplant
The Secretary of Health and Human Services restores hiring for the World Trade Center Health Program, easing shortages that have delayed care and claims for thousands of responders and survivors
Advocates and lawmakers warn staffing shortages at the World Trade Center Health Program are causing treatment delays for sick 9/11 responders and survivors
Dixie County Fire Rescue is rallying around EMT Anne “Bambi” Roberson, a nearly 20-year veteran recently diagnosed with breast cancer
The North Shore Rescue Squad EMT, remembered for compassion and dedication, died of rare rhabdomyosarcoma
Ahead of the attacks’ 24th anniversary, the department engraved 39 newly fallen members, bringing post-9/11 illness losses to more than 400
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted it was a mistake to cut staff from the World Trade Center Health Program but stopped short of promising to fully restore staffing
Goshen honored the late Assistant EMS Chief Bruce Nethercutt on the two-year anniversary of his passing, recognizing his decades of quiet, committed service and lasting impact on the department
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
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