New test aims to help firefighters detect cancer earlier during awareness month

Name: New test aims to help firefighters detect cancer earlier during awareness month
Uploaded: 2026-01-08T17:59:00-0500
Duration: 3 min 6 s
Description: January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the increased cancer risk firefighters face due to on-the-job exposure. CBS News Miami’s Lauren Pastrana reports on a new test that could help detect cancer earlier. Veteran firefighter Eric Johnson, who has battled cancer himself, advocates for awareness and prevention, urging fellow firefighters to take the threat seriously.

January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the increased cancer risk firefighters face due to on-the-job exposure. CBS News Miami’s Lauren Pastrana reports on a new test that could help detect cancer earlier. Veteran firefighter Eric Johnson, who has battled cancer himself, advocates for awareness and prevention, urging fellow firefighters to take the threat seriously.