Latest "cancer" stories

DoD denies claim for soldier who changed military malpractice law

The Pentagon denied a medical malpractice claim for the soldier whose name is attached to legislation that allows service members to file such claims.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

2 months ago

Air Force expands cancer review of nuclear missile personnel

The review now includes personnel who worked on, guarded, supported or operated ground-based warheads at Malmstrom, F.E. Warren and Minot Air Force bases.

3 months ago

Did polluted Fort Ord make veterans ill? They demand answers.

AP’s review of public documents shows the Army knew that chemicals had been improperly dumped at Fort Ord for decades.

By Juliet Linderman and Jason Dearen

15 months ago

Veteran exposed to toxic burn pit smoke dies of cancer after misdiagnosis lawsuit settlement

While serving overseas, Wesley Black said he frequently breathed in smoke from pits used to incinerate human and medical waste, plastic water bottles, ammunition and chemicals on military bases.

19 months ago

Fighter jet pilots at greater risk of certain cancers, study concludes

Researchers recommend that fighter aviators who served during the 35-year span in question talk with their doctor or flight surgeon about the report.

By Rachel S. Cohen

19 months ago

The list of military sites with suspected ‘forever chemicals’ contamination has grown

But the Pentagon did not say where the sites are or the extent of the contamination, if any.

By Patricia Kime

4 years ago