In some cases, inherited gene mutations place individuals at high risk of developing rectal cancer. Two of the genetic rectal cancer syndromes are Lynch syndrome and familial adenomatous polyposis. Nevertheless, these occur only in a small percentage of rectal cancer cases. The death rate of rectal cancer was 54% lower in 2017 than in 1970, which is due to the progress of medical technology and diagnostic procedures. Some of the most common symptoms of rectal cancer are the following:

a change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea or constipation
dark maroon or bright red blood in stool
narrow stool
a feeling that your bowel does not empty completely
abdominal pain
weakness and fatigue

The primary source of PFAS on military bases is the use of aqueous film-forming foam, commonly known as AFFF, by military firefighters and trainees to extinguish jet fuel and petroleum fires. This fire suppressant, while very effective, is very dangerous, as it contains a high concentration of PFAS. Once these chemicals are released into the environment, they persist, since they are also known as forever chemicals. Similarly, once they enter the human body via inhalation or ingestion, they cannot be eliminated, being able to lead to life-threatening diseases such as rectal cancer. If you are a veteran or a family member of one who was stationed at a contaminated military base and came to struggle with rectal cancer, contact our resourceful legal team to obtain the financial compensation you deserve for your suffering.

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Quality legal assistance for veterans and family members with rectal cancer as a result of PFAS exposure

In the regrettable event that you received a diagnosis of rectal cancer and had been stationed at a military base contaminated with PFAS, you should contact our legal team as soon as possible, as we specialize in toxic exposure and can thereby help you recover the financial compensation you are entitled to from the companies that manufactured the AFFF you were exposed to. While the legal process is quite complex, it will require minimal involvement on your part, as you will only have to provide our legal experts with evidence of your stay at the military base in question, as well as with proof of your diagnosis. The rest of the documents will be efficiently handled by our skilled legal team.

Your claim will be filed with the companies that manufactured the AFFF you were exposed to and with the VA if you are a veteran. If one of the family members who was stationed with you developed rectal cancer, they are also eligible for compensation. A very important aspect you should keep in mind is the statute of limitations, which is 2 or 3 years from the moment of diagnosis in most states. Eventually, following claim submission, you will receive the maximum compensation available for your diagnosis if you decide to work with our law firm.

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Rectal cancer - PFAS exposure claims

Quality legal assistance for veterans and family members with rectal cancer as a result of PFAS exposure