Firefighters in Allentown get blood tests to spot early signs of cancer
Firefighters are exposed to a large number of chemicals, including those in their gear.
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Firefighters are exposed to a large number of chemicals, including those in their gear.
Firefighters in Allentown, Pennsylvania, are getting a chance to take a blood test that can spot early signs of cancer. The test will help detect markers of 50 different cancers, important for firefighters who are exposed to a large number of carcinogenic chemicals every day, including in their own gear.
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