Local 30, in collaboration with the CFD and Mount Auburn Hospital, hosted a virtual Webinar with a Q&A on Wednesday March 31, 2021 at 1800 to address & discuss the testing & findings related to the Cancer Prevention Screenings conducted through the MFA early detection program at UMASS Worcester. Dr. William Porcaro was the facilitator of the Medical Panel to discuss topics related to Cancer in the Fire Service, Chest CT Scans & Calcium Read Scores. Joining Dr. Porcaro was Dr. Kyle Pond MAH Cardiologist & Dr Leila Khorashadi MAH Radiologist. This panel discussed the overall tests, how to interpret results, areas of concern, what the tests can & can not read, follow up needs based on findings, as well as other questions members had related to these tests.

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Local 30 CT Scan Webinar posting.pdf