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Permalink Reply by Brian Mackie on July 11, 2010 at 9:33pm

Michele,
Good for you! I think what you do is fantastic.
One question I am unsure of, and frankly have been to lazy to google, is this: Are there any states that have presumtive legislation for firefighter cancers in place? Here in Canada there are a few provinces that already have implemented it, and the list of cancers continues to grow. By that, I mean the list of cancers that are placed on the list continues to grow. It started out for career firefighters, but it was not long until it included ALL firefighters. If the firefighter develops certain cancers, it is automatically (sort of - there are conditions such as length of service, etc) considered that the cancer was work related.
Would that sort of program work down there? Forgive me, but I am really uneducated when it comes to your health care system and workers comp system etc.
Some food for thought.
I think it would be / should be, a world wide program and hopefully someday it will be.
My opinion of course.
Food for thought for you.
Keep up the great work!
:)

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Permalink Reply by Tarisa on July 11, 2010 at 9:38pm

How do I find out if my state is invloved..I am a cancer survivor 3 months in remission and would love to get involved

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Permalink Reply by Brian Mackie on July 11, 2010 at 9:41pm

Tarisa, not to hijack the thread, but thats the best thing I have read on here today! Awesome to hear/read. Congratulations! I wish you the very best! awesome!

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Permalink Reply by Tarisa on July 11, 2010 at 9:45pm

Thank you..so much

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