Exposure to PFOA has a significant association with prostate cancer in veterans
All military bases in the country have a grim history of toxic environmental contamination. The chemicals known as PFAS are just one of the harmful agents present on these installations.
Elevated blood concentrations of PFOA may be associated with a high risk of prostate cancer incidence and mortality, according to medical studies. Nevertheless, exposure to other chemicals from this group might have a significant association with the disease.
Solvents were also present on most military bases across the country. One of these solvents is trichloroethylene, exposure to which was found to promote the development and progression of prostate cancer, among many other diseases. Perchloroethylene, another solvent, might also increase the chances of coming to struggle with prostate cancer. The following heavy metals, which might have lurked on military bases, have a strong connection with prostate cancer:
- arsenic
- zinc
- manganese
- antimony
If you are a veteran who spent time at one or more contaminated military bases and has a prostate cancer diagnosis, you might be entitled to financial compensation. To be able to file a claim, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- you must have been discharged from the military other than dishonorably
- you must have been exposed to toxic agents during active duty
- you must have prostate cancer that is associated with toxic exposure
However, to determine your eligibility, our attorneys will also need your military records, which you must retrieve, and your medical records. These documents will help in reviewing your case and serve as a starting point in preparing your toxic exposure claim for submission if we deem you eligible.
Prostate cancer is the most prevalent malignant disease among firefighters who use AFFF
A study found the prevalence of prostate cancer among firefighters to be 13.7%, making this disease the most common among male firefighters. Firefighters have been shown in meta-analyses to have a high incidence of prostate cancer compared with the general population.
The fire suppressant AFFF might be a significant contributor to the disease, as it contains PFAS, a group of over 9,000 toxic chemicals. With every use, firefighters release a tremendous amount of PFAS into the environment, and they are inevitably exposed to these substances even if they wear protective gear.
If you are or were a civilian or military firefighter who worked with AFFF and developed prostate cancer, these are the eligibility criteria you have to meet to file a claim:
- you must have been discharged from the military other than dishonorably
- you must have used AFFF regularly for a significant time on the job
- you must have a prostate cancer diagnosis that has a connection with toxic exposure
Our attorneys will also request that you send in your employment or military records, which you must retrieve, and your medical records. These documents will help our legal team determine whether you qualify to file a claim for AFFF exposure, and if you are eligible, they will also serve as part of the evidence required by your claim.