（Boston Orange編譯）波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）5月19日宣佈，達納法伯癌症研究所（Dana-Farber Center Institute）捐款15萬元，支持波士頓消防局500名消防員接受癌症篩檢，以協助他們及早發現與職業相關的癌症。
市府表示，在聯邦癌症篩檢資助減少後，達納法伯癌症研究所的捐款，讓每日在工作中經常接觸致癌物與有毒煙霧，罹患癌症、心血管疾病與呼吸系統疾病的風險比一般人高很多的消防員們，能夠持續獲得篩檢服務。
吳弭市長表示，消防員每天都為社區挺身而出，城市也應以同樣的決心尋找創新方式守護他們的生命。 她說，這項合作有助消防員們及早發現疾病，也為他們提供資源與支援。
波士頓消防局局長羅德尼·馬歇爾（Rodney Marshall）表示，個人防護裝備與自攜式呼吸器雖然非常重要，但並不能完全消除現代火災所帶來的有害暴露。 他強調，定期篩檢對降低消防員所面對的長期健康風險來說，十分必要。
達納法伯癌症研究所總裁兼執行長班傑明·L·艾伯特醫師（Dr. Benjamin L. Ebert）表示，該所使命是確保每一位癌症患者——無論其居住地、背景或職業——都能獲得高品質、以實證為基礎的預防與治療服務。 他們很高興能支持這項消防員篩檢計畫，為消防員提供健康教育、就醫導航與腫瘤專業支援。
波士頓公共衛生局局長比索拉·奧吉庫圖醫師（Dr. Bisola Ojikutu）表示，早期發現可以挽救生命，而達納法伯一直是波士頓市促進員工健康與健康公平的長期且重要合作夥伴。
聯合診斷服務公司（United Diagnostic Services）將負責篩檢工作，並把服務擴展至波士頓消防局各站點。 篩檢項目將包括血液檢查、尿液檢查，以及低劑量電腦斷層掃描。
波士頓消防員工會 IAFF Local 718 主席山姆·狄龍（Sam Dillon）表示，職業性癌症仍是威脅波士頓消防員生命的最大風險之一。 他強調，早期檢測與及時治療是對抗這一問題的關鍵。
CITY OF BOSTON, DANA-FARBER ANNOUNCE FUNDING FOR CANCER SCREENINGS FOR FIREFIGHTERS
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute commits 150K to to support cancer screenings for 500 firefighters across the City
BOSTON - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - Mayor Michelle Wu and Dana-Farber Center Institute today announced new funding to help preserve access to comprehensive early cancer detection services for Boston firefighters. Through a $150,000 contribution, Dana-Farber will support specialized screening protocols designed to identify cancer earlier for 500 firefighters across the city.
This is part of the City’s efforts to advance health and wellness initiatives for firefighters that have been impacted by the loss of federal grant support for cancer health screenings.
“Our firefighters show up every day for our community and are constantly training to use the most innovative technology and tools to save lives” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “We’re using that same determination to find every new innovation and opportunity to save our firefighters’ lives by tackling occupational cancer, and we’re thrilled to partner with the nation’s leading specialists and researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, IAFF, Local 718, and the Boston Fire Cancer Foundation. These screenings will save lives through early detection and help care for those who take care of our city.”
“Personal protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus provide critical protection, but don’t eliminate all exposure to harmful substances, especially as modern fires burn hotter and produce more toxic fumes,” said Boston Fire Commissioner Rodney Marshall. “Regular screening is necessary to reduce long-term health risks and improve survival outcomes.”
The funds will expand ongoing City efforts to address occupational health risks for firefighters, who are often exposed to carcinogens and toxic smoke in the line of duty, increasing significantly the risk of cancer, cardiovascular diseases and respiratory illness.
“Cancer has a profound impact on firefighters, who face higher risks simply because of the sacrifices they make to keep our communities safe,” said Dr. Benjamin L. Ebert, president and CEO of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. "Dana-Farber’s mission is to ensure that every cancer patient—regardless of zip code, background, or occupation—has access to high-quality, evidence-based cancer prevention and care. We are pleased to support Mayor Wu’s firefighter cancer screening program, allowing us to bring vital screening resources directly to Boston’s firehouses, and to connect firefighters with the educational resources, care navigation, and oncology expertise available through Dana-Farber.”
“Thank you to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for your investment to provide essential cancer screenings to our city’s firefighters, who face unique occupational risks that make them particularly vulnerable to certain cancers,” said Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Commissioner of Public Health for the City of Boston. “Early detection saves lives and Dana-Farber has long been an exceptional partner in keeping our workforce healthy, in keeping Boston healthy, and in advancing our Live Long and Well health equity agenda.”
United Diagnostic Services, which specializes in early cancer detection, will lead the screening process and expand cancer screenings across all Boston Fire Department locations. Screenings will include blood and urine testing, as well as low-dose CT scans.
“Every day, our firefighters put their lives on the line to protect us, and I take our responsibility to protect them personally. When the federal grant funding ended, we could not afford to wait around for a solution,” said Sharon Durkan, City Councilor, District 8. “Through my close work with the team at Dana-Farber, I know firsthand their deep commitment to taking care of Bostonians. I am proud of our work alongside them to ensure that our firefighters continue to receive the care they deserve and deeply grateful for Dana-Farber’s visionary leadership in helping us step up and meet this moment together.”
“Occupational cancer continues to be one of the greatest threats to the lives of Boston Firefighters,” said Sam Dillon, President of Boston Firefighters IAFF Local 718. Early detection and immediate treatment are essential in our fight against cancer in the fire service. As President of Local 718, I thank those who recognize the severity and importance of this issue and are willing to work with us in our mission to protect those who risk their lives to protect others.”
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