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FCSN-MD Chapter

@FCSN_MD

Maryland Chapter of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network

 State of Maryland
firefightercancersupport.org/request-assistance/maryland/
Joined February 2012
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#Firefighters have a 9% higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14% higher risk of dying from cancer than the general U.S. population #FFCancerMonth #FightFFCancer tinyurl.com/yyc86cfe
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Thank you @PGVolFRA @PGFDNews for posting this in the stations! Way to get this important information out. January is Cancer Awareness Month. #FFCancerMonth #FightFFCancer
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Did you know that firefighter occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths in the fire service? Learn about this shocking statistic and more during the entire month of January for Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. #FFCancerMonth #FightFFCancer
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FEMA Grant awarded to reduce firefighter cancer mortality Firefighter Cancer Support Network, @CFFREHR Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research and @1540Connection announce partnership as they jointly accept FEMA’s Fire Prevention and Safety Grant firefightercancersupport.org…
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FCSN September Newsletter Read more exciting news at: firefightercancersupport.org…
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The Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) is proud to announce that 1-800-BOARDUP has become a Sustaining Partner. 1-800-BOARDUP is a national company who provides immediate help after a fire, flood or storm via trained emergency responders standing by to help victims.
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Todd J. LeDuc@ToddJLeDuc9 Sep 2020
A treat to join 3 friends & leaders in the U.S. fire service health influencers on this free webinar with @wsdarley @KevinSofen @saraanne71 @BryanFrieders @FCSNnational @FCSN_MD @IFSI @IFSIresearch @SkidmoreCollege @fireengineering @TheSecretList @DrLoriIAFF @SPrziborowski – at Boca Raton, FL
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P.J. Norwood@PJNorwood11 Jul 2020
Make today the day you take measures to reduce ur risk. We cant eliminate our cancer risk but we can take small steps to #ReduceYourRisk #WashYourHood and don’t forget the inner liner of helmet & gloves @FCSNnational @Firefrank76 @1stresponderctr @CTCFPC @IAFC_SHS @IAFCPresident
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Effective today ALL Virginia FF’s enjoy improved Cancer Presumption Law protections to include 3 new cancers covered (Testicular, Brain & Colon), no longer must prove which chemical caused their cancer & are covered for 10yrs after separation from the FD. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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Today, we celebrate life. It may be messy and complicated and unpredictable at times, but it can also be beautiful, meaningful, and inspiring. And that's something to celebrate! #NCSD2020 #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay
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CONGRATULATIONS Survivors!!!
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Some great information from our friends @AmericanCancer during COVID-19. cancer.org/about-us/what-we-… cancer.org/latest-news/commo…
COVID-19 and Cancer

COVID-19 and Cancer

cancer.org
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"PASS IT ON 3-MAKING GOOD PROGRESS" (Book Release) firefighterclosecalls.com/pa… @fireengineering @FDIC @firenation @FireBooks @BobbyHalton @FFBehavior @FireApparatus1 @jemsconnect @FCSNnational @NFFF_News #Raydowney #charity #fundraiser #passiton #fireengineering #fdic #firefighter
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RSVP: Facebook Live event on cancer patients & coronavirus | American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network fightcancer.org/actions/rsvp…
Rinse all of your fruits and vegetables. Washing produce helps lower your risk of infection, which may be increased during cancer treatment. Read more about Food Safety During Cancer Treatment: patientresource.com/Nutritio…
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Resources and information regarding COVID-19 for cancer patients, as well as the community firefightercancersupport.org…
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Tickets are on sale for Comedy Night @FDIC After two days of H.O.T. evolutions, relax & enjoy a great evening of standup comedy with your brother & sister firefighters! Have some laughs with our great comedians, @nickcantone and @TravisHowze firefightercancersupport.org…
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FCSN's online store is announcing its year end sale! Please visit firefightercancersupport.org… now, to take advantage of the deals, while supplies last! Great holiday gift ideas!
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baltimoresun.com/maryland/ba… focus on firefighter cancer: Baltimore-area departments say they recognize the risk and are making changesre-county/bs-md-firefighter-cancer-20191024-ixtlgmge4vdahlskycszu7eq6m-story.html @HCDFRS @BaltimoreFire @mcfrs @AACoFD @MdSFA
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