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A routine fire department health screening caught kidney cancer in Lieutenant Brett Assiter early, leading to his full recovery and return to duty.
A routine annual physical under Lubbock Fire Rescue’s Life Scan Wellness Program led to the early detection of renal cell carcinoma in veteran Lieutenant Brett Assiter, who is now cancer-free and expected to return to duty.
The screening, required by NFPA 1582, identified a kidney mass before symptoms appeared, enabling timely treatment.
Firefighters face heightened cancer risks from exposure to carcinogens at emergency scenes, with occupational cancer now the top cause of line-of-duty deaths.
The Life Scan program uses advanced diagnostics for early detection, while a gear van initiative reduces contamination by providing clean turnout gear on scene.
Fire Chief Richard Stewart credited the program with saving Assiter’s life and emphasized ongoing efforts to protect firefighter health through prevention and early intervention.
Un examen de salud rutinario del departamento de bomberos detectó cáncer de riñón en el teniente Brett Assiter temprano, lo que condujo a su completa recuperación y regreso al deber.