Prevalence and predictors of colon and prostate cancer screening among volunteer firefighters: The United States Firefighter Cancer Assessment and Prevention Study.
Nimit N ShahMichael B SteinbergMiriam M CalkinsAlberto J Caban-MartinezJefferey L BurgessElena AustinBrittany S HollerbachDerrick L EdwardsTaylor M BlackKathleen BlackKaleigh M HintonBrian S KubielJudith M GraberPublished in: American journal of industrial medicine (2024)
This is the first large study to assess colon and prostate cancer screening among US volunteer firefighters based on different screening guidelines. Our findings suggest gaps in cancer prevention efforts in the US volunteer fire service. Promoting cancer screening education and opportunities for volunteer firefighters by their fire departments, healthcare professionals, and public health practitioners, may help to address the gaps.