Beating Cancer Through Early Detection
Cancer is the leading cause of death in the fire service. According to the International Journal of Cancer, the association between the firefighting occupation and cancer incidence and mortality is undeniable. The IJC found in firefighters an increased incidence rate for colon (14%), rectal (9%), prostate (15%), testicular (34%), bladder (12%) and thyroid (22%) cancers as well as mesothelioma (60%) and malignant melanoma (21%). The IJC concludes that attention toward early detection is critical to manage exposure.
To aid in this, we’ve partnered with DetecTogether to help firefighters in Colorado beat cancer by providing access to their program, including the free, easy and life-saving 3 Steps Detect Online Learning program. Now members can receive free education and resources to better equip themselves with the knowledge of early cancer signs and symptoms.
Who is DetecTogether?
DetecTogether is a non-profit education and advocacy organization located in Westborough, Mass. It was founded to address an unmet need in the cancer world. While it is undisputed that early cancer detection leads to the best health outcomes, no one was teaching people how to identify early warning signs of cancer.
Why early detection?
When caught early, most cancers are treatable. There are more than 100 types of cancer and effective screenings for only four types. DetecTogether has sorted through the complexity of identifying symptoms and developed an easy roadmap for members to use to tap into this life-saving advantage. It is a simple three-step plan called 3 Steps Detect. Because it’s nearly impossible to memorize them all, DetecTogether has created an easy, three-step plan to identify early warning signs of cancer, when to take action, and how to have the right conversation with your doctor.
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