Requires the Secretary of Defense to provide medical testing and related services to detect and prevent certain cancers for firefighters of the.
The Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of Defense to offer medical testing and related services to firefighters of the Department of Defense to detect and prevent certain cancers. These services include screenings for breast, colon, and prostate cancer, with specific intervals based on age and risk factors. The Secretary is also required to share relevant data with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to enhance understanding of cancer occurrences among firefighters. Firefighters have the option to opt out of these services.
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