BEDFORD, Va. – The Bedford Fire Department announced on Sunday that they are now offering early-detection cancer screening using ultrasound for firefighters.
BFD cited that firefighters have a 9% higher rate of cancer diagnoses and 12% higher risk of cancer-related deaths compared to the general population. Because of this, they are now offering early-detection cancer screening for their firefighters with the use of ultrasound.
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The BFD also thanked the town manager and city council for their support in this initiative.