Firefighters and military personnel who suffer from thyroid cancer (including hypothyroidism) caused by exposure to AFFF firefighting foam are urged to get a free, private case evaluation for justice and compensation
Firefighters and military personnel who suffer from thyroid cancer (including hypothyroidism) caused by exposure to AFFF firefighting foam are urged to get a free, private case evaluation for justice and compensation
The symptoms to look for in instances where Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) containing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) is responsible for a thyroid cancer (including hypothyroidism) diagnosis may include:
- Difficulty swallowing;
- Difficulty breathing;
- A lump in the front of the neck;
- Persistent hoarseness;
- Swollen glands in the neck;
- Pain in the throat or neck; and,
- A cough that persists and is not caused by a cold.
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The link between aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and thyroid cancer (including hypothyroidism) for firefighters and soldiers
Aqueous film forming foam is a fire suppressant agent which functions by cooling fire and coating fuel to create a film between fuel and oxygen and prevent further combustion.
Two compounds used for many years in the manufacturing of this agent called PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in AFFF and have been proven to be known carcinogens that increase the risk of thyroid cancer (including hypothyroidism).
While thyroid hormones play crucial roles in normal neurodevelopment of fetus and child, many chemicals can negatively affect control thyroid hormones, eventually leading to various adverse health effects that may include neurodevelopmental disorders.
A study by the Harvard Department of Public Health reveals that, “Five studies examined the association between PFAS exposure and suppression of antibody response to vaccination among children, adolescents or adults–four out of the five found statistically significant associations between higher PFAS exposure and suppressed immune response leading to thyroid cancer.”
Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) manufacturers and product names
3M – Lightwater (Manufactured only PFOS-based foam. Completed a voluntary phase-out in 2002 in agreement with EPA.)
National Foam, Inc./ Kidde-Fenwal – Aer-O-Lite, Aer-O-Water, Centurion, Universal (Began producing fluorinated foams as early as 1965. Continues to manufacture AFFF and other fluorinated foams. Now a subsidiary of Kidde-Fenwal, a subsidiary of Carrier.)
Chemguard – Chemguard (Continues to manufacture AFFF and other fluorinated foams.)
Ansul/Tyco – Ansulite (Continues to manufacture AFFF and other fluorinated foams. Now a subsidiary of Tyco.)
Chemours – FM-200 (Continues to manufacture AFFF and other fluorinated foams. Former subsidiary of DuPont. Now a subsidiary of Kidde-Fenwal.)
Buckeye Fire Equipment – Platinum (Legacy AFFF) (Continues to manufacture AFFF and other fluorinated foams.)
