The Connection Between Burn Pits and Lung Cancer
Exposure to toxic fumes from burn pits can increase the risk of conditions like lung cancer. Here’s what veterans and servicemembers need to know.
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Diseases that result from abnormal cells growing uncontrollably and attacking healthy body tissue
Exposure to toxic fumes from burn pits can increase the risk of conditions like lung cancer. Here’s what veterans and servicemembers need to know.
Hear from expert Bianka Eperjesiova, M.D., about the high risk of lung cancer among servicewomen and veterans
Escucha lo que dice la experta Bianka Eperjesiova, M.D., sobre el alto riesgo de cáncer pulmonar de mujeres militares en servicio activo y jubiladas
Now I work to make sure other cancer warriors are battle-ready
Ahora trabajo para asegurarme que otras personas que luchan contra el cáncer estén listas para esa batalla
After my experience with healthcare in the military, I’m now committed to getting veterans fair treatment
Después de mi experiencia con la atención médica en las fuerzas armadas, tengo el compromiso de hacer que los veteranos reciban un trato justo
Breast cancer is a hard diagnosis, but for women who served in the military, it’s all too common
El cáncer de mama es un diagnóstico difícil y para mujeres que trabajaron en las fuerzas armadas es demasiado frecuente
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