Tag Archive: firefighting foam

Prostate cancer due to AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) implicates a pressing occupational health concern, particularly for firefighters who are frequently in contact with this fire suppressant. The foam's effectiveness in extinguishing flammable liquid fires has been overshadowed by the discovery of harmful per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) within its composition....

March 2024 AFFF Class Action Lawsuit Updates On March 9, 2024, it was reported by Lawsuit Information Center that an additional 176 cases had been filed in the Multi-District Litigation (MDL) concerning AFFF firefighting foam the previous month. The total number of cases awaiting resolution in the MDL exceeds 7,000,...

Leukemia, a group of malignancies affecting the blood and bone marrow, has been increasingly associated with exposure to Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF). AFFF, commonly utilized by firefighters and military operatives for combating fuel fires, contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), which are chemically stable and bioaccumulative compounds linked to several...

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) represents a group of blood cancers that have been increasingly associated with exposure to Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF). This firefighting agent, designed to extinguish fuel fires, contains perfluorinated compounds such as PFOS and PFOA, known for their persistence in the environment and potential carcinogenic effects. Studies suggest...

Thyroid cancer, characterized by the malignant growth of thyroid gland cells, has emerged as a pressing health issue with potential links to environmental exposures. Among these, the use of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) by firefighters is particularly concerning. AFFF contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which have been associated...

Thyroid disease encompasses a range of disorders that can have a substantial impact on human health. Emerging research indicates a concerning link between thyroid dysfunction and exposure to Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF), commonly used in firefighting practices. AFFF contains perfluoroalkyl and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are chemicals associated with negative...

Ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease marked by chronic inflammation of the colon, has been increasingly scrutinized in the context of environmental triggers. Among these, aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), commonly used by firefighters for extinguishing fuel fires, has gained notoriety due to its content of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) – a...

Bladder cancer, a malignancy of the urinary bladder lining, poses a grave health challenge with substantial morbidity and mortality rates. Occupational hazards, particularly among firefighters, have been identified as a contributing factor to the disease's incidence. Central to this concern is exposure to aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), a fire suppressant...

Breast cancer is a multifaceted disease with various risk factors, and recent research posits a potential connection to Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF). Used extensively in firefighting, AFFF contains per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), such as PFOS and PFOA, which are environmentally persistent with suspected carcinogenic properties. Concerns have been raised...

The growing number of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) lawsuits is significantly affecting Montana residents. Major manufacturers such as Buckeye Fire Production, Tyco Fire Products, 3M, and Chemours are facing allegations of negligence and failure to warn consumers about health risks. Rooted in a landmark $55 million 3M case settlement,...