Presumptive Cancer Legislation Expert Alex Forrest says it is becoming easier to determine which cancers occur more often in firefighters due to the science behind determining which particulates do more harm in their workspaces.
“It’s all about the science, as science progresses, we see that certain cancers are a firefighter cancer, for instance pancreatic thyroid cancer, very deadly …
but we see that because of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons the benzenes, the particles … those cancers have increased,” Mr Forrest told Sky News Australia.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Safeguard mechanism is ‘really important’ legislation for reducing emissionsAustralian Pipelines and Gas Association Steve Davies says the safeguard mechanism is a “really important” piece of legislation as reducing emissions is something which needs to happen “as quickly as possible”. “The safeguard mechanism is a really important piece of legislation, we do need to reduce emissions as quickly as possible and this is a tool that will help us do it,” Mr Davies told Sky News Australia. “It’s great the deal has been done to get it in place – the processes to get new carbon credit units developed and used is really good, the provisions for manufacturers are also really promising.”
Read more »
Queensland to introduce legislation banning Nazi symbols to strengthen response to hate crimesProposed bill also aims to ensure those who commit crimes motivated by prejudice face tougher penalties such as longer sentences
Read more »
Legislation to strengthen bail laws expected to pass NT ParliamentLegislation to strengthen bail laws is expected to pass the Northern Territory Parliament on Wednesday after bottle shop attendant Declan Laverty's death from an assailant who was already on bail. The Darwin local court heard last week that 19-year-old Keith Kerinaiua had already been given bail over a previous alleged aggravated assault with a bladed weapon. Soon after the stabbing, the Northern Territory government announced a review into their bail laws.
Read more »
Netanyahu expected to announce halt to plans to overhaul Israeli judiciaryIsraeli prime minister likely to put controversial legislation on hold amid mass protests overnight
Read more »
Young Aussie dog ticking off bucket list after cancer diagnosisArtie is a dog with a bucket list. He might not have much time left, but he's going live it the best way he knows how. 9News
Read more »
Camilla and Marc launch campaign supporting cancer detection testSister and brother-run company Camilla and Marc have launched an ovarian cancer campaign to help raise awareness and support a new “cancer detection test,” says CEO Marc Freeman. “Ovarian cancer affects over 300,000 women globally a year – we’re here standing up for all those women who’ve lost their lives to make a difference,” he told Sky News Australia. “They are trying to develop a simple blood test, that will detect ovarian cancer early. The dream is for this to be available at your local GP on a regular cycle,” Mr Freeman said. “The support of so many people behind us supporting this campaign – is driving the science forward towards an early detection test.”
Read more »