Yes, I Got Firefighter Cancer and I Still Love the Fire Service
February 4, 2025
Cancer is impacting the fire service at an alarming rate, and studies show that on-the-job exposures put firefighters at increased risk for cancer. In this article for Firefighter Nation, Dr. Manuel Fonseca shares his journey with occupationally caused cancer, why he still loves the fire service, and steps all firefighters can take to protect themselves and reduce their exposure risks so they can prevent occupationally caused cancer.