Navigating the claims process can be tough, especially for atomic veterans and their families trying to get government benefits for cancer. Veterans who have served our country deserve all the help they can get, especially when dealing with a serious illness like cancer. This blog will help make [Read More]
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What Types of Radiation Exposure Can Lead to Cancer?
Cancer is a serious illness that affects millions of people around the world each year. It happens when cells in our bodies grow and divide in an uncontrolled way. One big reason cancer can develop is exposure to radiation. Radiation is energy that comes from both natural sources, like sunlight, [Read More]
Atmospheric Nuclear Tests: Unseen Dangers and Lasting Effects
Have you ever thought about the hidden dangers in our atmosphere? No, we’re not talking about pollution or climate change—though those are important too. We’re talking about atmospheric nuclear tests. These tests have had a big impact on our planet, and it’s important to understand their lasting [Read More]
Downwinders Utah: Navigating the Fallout of Nuclear Testing
In the mid-20th century, during the height of the Cold War, the United States conducted a series of nuclear tests in the Nevada desert. While these tests were critical for national security, they also had unintended consequences. The fallout from these tests spread far beyond the test sites, with [Read More]
Navigating Radiation Exposure Compensation: What You Need to Know
If you were a worker with radiation-related illness, such as lung or bladder cancer, or are an eligible survivor, you must know about compensation provided by the federal government. The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) provides medical benefits and monetary compensation for those exposed [Read More]
