It focuses on gathering nationwide data on firefighter health and exposure information connected to cancer-causing substances. The directors of the study hope they can track the long-term health of ...

Cancer is a leading health risk facing firefighters, largely due to the chemicals and carcinogens they are exposed to while on the job,” the Lavender Ribbon Report states.

New this year, the display includes lavender ribbons to support the El Paso community’s “cancer warriors.” These ribbons represent awareness and solidarity for all who have shown strength in ...

A lavender fire truck, complete with purple ribbons and the words “believe,” and “fighting to extinguish cancer,” was officially unveiled in a ceremony at the Paradise Fire Station this morning. Last ...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) - Firefighters and doctors are worried about the growing evidence of the connection between cancer and firefighter deaths. In some areas, cancer is considered a ...