Long-term exposure to AFFF can have irreversible effects on the blood and blood-forming tissues
While multiple myeloma causes many symptoms, bone pain is often the first sign people notice.
The disease can affect the bones in the spine, causing them to collapse and press on the spinal cord.
Civilian and military firefighters who use AFFF (aqueous film forming foam) are at risk of developing multiple myeloma due to the highly toxic chemicals this fire suppressant contains, so they should keep a close eye on their health and seek medical assistance as soon as they notice the following symptoms:
- bone pain
- nausea
- constipation
- loss of appetite
- mental fogginess
- fatigue
- recurring infections
- unexplained weight loss
Several studies have found that frequent exposure to PFAS from AFFF can cause various cancers, including multiple myeloma, a plasma cell malignancy affecting the immune system. Multiple myeloma cells are less able than normal plasma cells to produce antibodies to fight infections. People with multiple myeloma also have defects in other immune cells, making it harder to mount an immune response. Exposure to PFAS from using AFFF can result in T-cell depletion associated with progressive impairment of immunity, as well as in the following effects on the blood and blood-forming tissues:
- bone demineralization
- alterations of red cell functionality
- low white blood cell count
With over 30 years of experience in pursuing compensation for toxic exposure victims, our skilled attorneys are ready to help you file a claim for AFFF exposure if you are a civilian or military firefighter who developed multiple myeloma. Our legal team will carefully assess your case to determine whether you are entitled to compensation from the companies whose AFFF you were exposed to. The process is simple and will mostly take place over the phone, as we understand how physically and emotionally draining struggling with multiple myeloma can be.