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Introducing MyCancerRisk: A Program for First Responders MyCancerRisk is a program to help improve cancer survival among First Responders through early interventions.Our cancer risk assessment tests can be performed at the same time as a routine blood draw. Unlike other tests that identify cancer in its later stages, our tests can help identify early cancer indicators that give healthcare providers the information they need to monitor cancer risk and launch early interventions to improve patient outcomes.
(June 22, 2018) Earlier today, the House unanimously approved H.R. 931, the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act. The bipartisan legislation creates a specialized national registry to provide researchers and epidemiologists with the tools and resources needed to improve research collection activities related to the monitoring of cancer incidence among firefighters.
The House had previously passed the bill by voice vote on September 12, 2017. However, on May 10th, the Senate amended the bill before approving it by unanimous consent.
H.R. 931 was introduced by Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) and Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-9). Similar legislation, S. 382, was introduced in the Senate by Senator Robert Menendez (NJ) and Senator Lisa Murkowski (AK).
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More recently, the US Government just signed into federal law the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018 (H.R. 931). With this decisive action, the federal government has taken the first steps towards establishing a one-of-a-kind national cancer registry specifically for firefighters.
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Phoenix-area first responders will soon receive free cancer screening Max Gorden
Multimedia Journalist
Posted Oct 10, 2018
Cancer is the No. 1 killer of first responders, said Dr. Vershalee Shukla of Vincere Cancer Center.
PHOENIX (3TV / CBS 5) -- A new program will provide free cancer screening services for first responders across the Valley.
Police and firefighters will be eligible for the screening services at nine different cancer treatment centers. Theyll also receive follow-up consultation care.