Fire Foam Has Been Linked to Cancer
Have you or someone you love been exposed to or used firefighting foam on the job or during training?
Exposure to PFAS in firefighting foam has been linked to various types of cancer, including testicular, kidney, and pancreatic cancer, raising serious health concerns for firefighters and those living near firefighting training areas.
We are currently filing AFFF lawsuits for firefighters across the U.S. who have used firefighting foam.
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Cancer Risks Associated with PFAS in Firefighting Foam
Firefighting foam, known as aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), serves as a vital tool in quelling high-intensity fires. However, the presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in firefighting foam poses significant health risks, with several types of cancer being linked to PFAS exposure.
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Who has been exposed? Military and airport firefighters are more likely to have higher exposure of PFAS but any first responder who has also had routine training for petroleum-based fires.
Cancers Associated with PFAS Exposure:
- Bladder Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Kidney Cancer
- Leukemia
- Liver Cancer
- Multiple Myeloma
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer and Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
What You Should do After an PFAS Cancer Diagnosis
The most important thing to do is look after your health. Speak to your provider and work out a comprehensive care plan. Find the right treatment for you and document everything. The longer you wait, the more danger you put yourself in.
Talk to a lawyer about your case
Let LawLogic pair you with the right attorney for your case. We make the process easy for you by passing the law firm your medical records, documents, and what they need to try your case. That means less paperwork and less back-to-back communication for you.
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When do I have to file my claim by? Due to statutes of limitations, firefighting foam victims only have a limited amount of time to file a PFAS lawsuit.