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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.

By Nicole Pajer
I July 28, 2026

Originally Published 07/28/2026

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