The use of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) on military bases has been linked to many cancers, like multiple myeloma, because of the high concentration of “forever chemicals” in the foam.
AFFF is very effective against liquid fires because it was made with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which have carbon-fluorine bonds that do not break down easily in any environment.
Two types of PFAS have been identified as cancer-causing. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) was classified as carcinogenic to humans, while the AFFF component called perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) was classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans.
Not only do PFAS persist in soil and groundwater for a long time, but they also enter the body and can be detected in our bloodstream. They accumulate in organs and tissues, including the bone marrow, which is the starting site of multiple myeloma. With constant exposure to AFFF, military and civilian firefighters are vulnerable to PFAS entering the body and building up in different locations, possibly altering the bone marrow environment and making it more susceptible to myeloma cells and tumors.
If you served in the military or lived near a contaminated base and you are now battling multiple myeloma, your condition may be linked to your exposure to PFAS contamination from firefighting foam. Military veterans, family members who lived at military bases, and nearby residents within one mile of a contaminated base are eligible for PFAS multiple myeloma claims. Our legal team can give you a free evaluation of your case. We will assess your eligibility based on your medical documents, along with your military records or proof of residence.