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Maryland fire company hosts screenings as new study shows deadlier risk of certain cancers
For years, research has shown that firefighters are at high risk of being diagnosed with some form of cancer. But a recent study from the American Cancer Society (ACS) suggests certain cancers pose an even deadlier threat for firefighters. These researchers stress the need for things like cancer screenings to help with detecting the cancer early enough for some kind of prevention. These screenings are taking place at the Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company this week, thanks to a federal grant. The study, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology last week, found an increased risk of mortality for most cancers in firefighters, but especially with kidney and skin cancers. For kidney cancer, the study found firefighters had a 40% higher mortality rate than those who weren't firefighters. For skin cancer, the mortality rate is 58% higher. Howie Cohen, who always wanted to be a firefighter, has decades of experience under his belt. "I mentioned it to a friend, and although I had a completely different career, I started volunteering," Cohen said. The Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company is no stranger to a cancer diagnosis. Over the years, several members had died because of the disease. That's why in 2018, Cohen wasn't surprised when he was diagnosed. "I took a test here [at the firehouse]. We had one basic screening, just a blood test, and some markers came up for prostate cancer," Cohen said. "I knew it was coming. My numbers were going up." Even though he's had surgery to remove his cancer, Cohen still looks to get screened when he can. It's why he signed up for a screening Monday at the PVFC firehouse on Sudbrook Lane. Firefighters are 9% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, as well as 14% more likely to die from cancer, according to research from the CDC and National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety. The ACS stresses that screenings, like the one PVFC is hosting, are critical for prevention. But, when cancer does surface, Cohen said, no matter what, the fire company rallies for each other. "I had a traumatic injury last August, and from the time I was at the hospital until a month after I got home -- I almost had daily visitors from the firehouse," Cohen said. "I'd do the same thing for any other member. We had a member die of cancer three years ago now, and we were there every day." A FEMA grant made this week's screenings at PVFC possible. The goal is to screen more than 50 active firefighters within the company.
CBS News
2 hours ago
- CBS News
Maryland fire company hosts screenings as firefighters face high risk of cancer diagnosis
For years, research has shown that firefighters are at high risk of being diagnosed with some form of cancer. But a recent study from the American Cancer Society (ACS) suggests certain cancers pose an even deadlier threat for firefighters. These researchers stress the need for things like cancer screenings to help with detecting the cancer early enough for some kind of prevention. These screenings are taking place at the Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company this week, thanks to a federal grant. The study, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology last week, found an increased risk of mortality for most cancers in firefighters, but especially with kidney and skin cancers. For kidney cancer, the study found firefighters had a 40% higher mortality rate than those who weren't firefighters. For skin cancer, the mortality rate is 58% higher. Howie Cohen, who always wanted to be a firefighter, has decades of experience under his belt. "I mentioned it to a friend, and although I had a completely different career, I started volunteering," Cohen said. The Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company is no stranger to a cancer diagnosis. Over the years, several members had died because of the disease. That's why in 2018, Cohen wasn't surprised when he was diagnosed. "I took a test here [at the firehouse]. We had one basic screening, just a blood test, and some markers came up for prostate cancer," Cohen said. "I knew it was coming. My numbers were going up." Even though he's had surgery to remove his cancer, Cohen still looks to get screened when he can. It's why he signed up for a screening Monday at the PVFC firehouse on Sudbrook Lane. Firefighters are 9% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, as well as 14% more likely to die from cancer, according to research from the CDC and National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety. The ACS stresses that screenings, like the one PVFC is hosting, are critical for prevention. But, when cancer does surface, Cohen said, no matter what, the fire company rallies for each other. "I had a traumatic injury last August, and from the time I was at the hospital until a month after I got home -- I almost had daily visitors from the firehouse," Cohen said. "I'd do the same thing for any other member. We had a member die of cancer three years ago now, and we were there every day." A FEMA grant made this week's screenings at PVFC possible. The goal is to screen more than 50 active firefighters within the company.
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Worcester health and human services commissioner to retire after 10 years
After 10 years of serving as Worcester's health and human services (HHS) commissioner, Dr. Matilde Castiel will retire on Sept. 30, City Manager Eric D. Batista announced on Monday. 'I am retiring after 10 years. It's not easy for me to say those words because this work, and this city, have been my heart for a decade,' Castiel said in a press release from Batista's office. 'I have had the extraordinary privilege of serving a community I love alongside people who inspire me every single day. Together, we have faced enormous challenges and built bold, beautiful solutions. I have seen what's possible when compassion leads, when equity guides, and when justice is more than a goal but truly is a practice.' Castiel immigrated from Cuba to the United States in 1962, according to the press release. For 36 years, she has worked as an internal medicine physician in Worcester, spending time at UMass Memorial Medical Center and Family Health Center of Worcester. She is also an associate professor of internal medicine, family medicine and psychiatry at the UMass Chan Medical School. In 2015, then City Manager Ed Augustus named Castiel to serve as the HHS commissioner. Castiel's appointment came at a time when Worcester reconstituted its HHS department, which was previously eliminated in 2009 as part of budget cuts. As HHS commissioner, Castiel helped establish the city's Housing First Coordinating Council, opioid task force and the mayor's mental health task force, the press release reads. Recently, she worked with UMass Chan Medical School to create the Worcester Integrated Health Data Exchange — a partnership among health care agencies that provide Worcester health data to help better understand health inequities, trends, risk factors and outcomes, according to the press release. 'I want to congratulate Dr. Castiel on an incredibly impactful tenure as a public servant to the City of Worcester,' Batista said in the press release. 'Her dedication to this community has truly been inspiring – from her work to institute a syringe exchange program to launching a Housing First Coordinating Council to her leadership throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, running equity-based vaccination campaigns and shelters — she has proven herself as a compassionate problem solver and will leave a lasting legacy.' With Castiel departing, Batista's administration will 'explore' options for the role of HHS commissioner and will relay its plan before Castiel's departure, according to the press release. More Worcester Stories New Jersey man charged with assault in Fitchburg fatal shooting 2-year-old in critical condition after falling from Worcester window Disappointing jobs numbers mean 'this is Donald Trump's economy right now' say McGovern, Neal Read the original article on MassLive. Solve the daily Crossword
