First Responder Resources
The materials here will help you learn more about occupational cancer from medical experts, researchers and our own DetecTogether team. You will also find early cancer detection resources, including tips about how to prepare for your doctor’s appointment.
Related Research
University of Notre Dame Study, funded by the Last Call Foundation
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Studies
- Mortality and cancer incidence in a pooled cohort of US firefighters from San Francisco, Chicago and Philadelphia (1950− 2009)
- Cancer incidence among male Massachusetts firefighters, 1987-2003
- Mortality in Florida professional firefighters, 1972 to 1999
- Cancer Risk Among Firefighters: A Review and Meta-analysis of 32 Studies
Taking Action Against Cancer in the Fire Service
Sign up for National Firefighter Registry
Cancer Rates in Children of Kitsap County Firefighters
Firefighter Chemical Absorption Study
The Clinical and Economic Impact of the Early Detection and Diagnosis of Cancer (DetecTogether Scholarly Article)
Helpful Material
Letter from Dr. Michael Hamrock-Recommended Firefighter Physical Exam and Screening Tests
Ask questions and share with your doctor