Firefighters are increasingly facing cancer risks due to exposure to various carcinogenic chemicals from fire incidents. Studies highlight cancer as the leading cause of death among firefighters, with a 9% greater risk of diagnosis and a 14% higher mortality rate compared to the general population. In response to this threat, the Hayward Fire Department has initiated a partnership with Prenuvo for full-body MRI scans to enable early cancer detection, inspired by the tragic death of Captain Steve Holt due to cancer. This initiative aims to improve treatment outcomes through early intervention.
The job just puts people in positions that are going to put them at risk; they are going to be exposed to carcinogens,” said Ryan Hamre.
His death caused Ghali to reexamine preventative care and early cancer detection at the Hayward Fire Department.
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