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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Several different conditions that keep your lungs from working properly
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
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
Learn how you can manage asthma, how it will affect your military career and more
Sadly, I’m one of the lucky ones
Lamentablemente, soy una de las afortunadas
Obtén información sobre cómo puedes manejar el asma, en qué forma afectará tu carrera militar y más
People exposed to burn pits must advocate for their own health