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Firefighters May Face Higher Odds for Skin Cancer

11:12 EST 13 Dec 2017 | Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, 2017 -- Exposure to firefighting chemicals may be one reason why Florida firefighters have a higher-than-normal rate of skin cancer, a new study suggests. The researchers analyzed data from almost 2,400 firefighters statewide...

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