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
Ron Marx was diagnosed with cancer after blood work during a fire department physical
He’s battling the same type of brain cancer that led 29-year-old Brittany Maynard to end her own life, sparking a national debate about ‘Death with Dignity’ laws
Four months ago, doctors told him he had stage four glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer
Laura Baker, a 20-year firefighter, was shocked when she was diagnosed with breast cancer; she started a plan immediately to get healthy again
The video, where they wear pink and dance to Pharrell Williams “Happy,” is in the running for a $15,000 prize sponsored by a medical supply company
Leatha Kaye Slauson, 30, is accused of giving her 5-year-old daughter cannabis oil as an effort to convince the community she had terminal cancer
More than 2,500 Ground Zero responders are seeking compensation for cancer, up from 1,140 cases reported last year
His family sued the charity, similar to Make a Wish, after the terminally ill 14-year-old bit off his tongue, broke both legs, and later died in intensive care
The breast-cancer awareness unit went into service Sunday; it joins the pink pumper engine
Brayden Denton died after a battle with brain cancer; he was hopefully looking down thinking ‘this is so cool’
The department is mourning the loss of Denise Waterman, an engineer and paramedic for 16 years
Thousands gathered to sing outside the 8-year-old’s home after doctors gave her only days to live
Breast reconstruction between identical twins has only been done a handful of times; they’re among the youngest patients
The drug will target tumor cells while allowing healthy ones to survive
The fire department is also selling T-shirts that say “We care enough to wear pink”
‘Sometimes the families we fight for are our own,’ say t-shirts worn for day by crews; funds raised for fight against disease which claimed one of their own
New unit with pink stripes to raise awareness was signed by local survivors
The Fredericksburg-based ambulance service unveiled a brand-new ambulance last week covered with pink ribbons and the slogan ‘Committed to the Cure’
