Young Boston firefighter's death shines light on occupational cancer: ”It needs to stop'

The death of a young Boston firefighter has advocates calling for increased awareness for occupational cancer. Mat Troy, a Boston firefighter, lost his battle with cancer Wednesday. He was just 32 years old. Troy was diagnosed with the illness in September of 2022, but his positive attitude never changed, even during his final weeks in the hospital. "He was always funny, witty, quick," said childhood friend and Quincy firefighter Shawn Clancy. "He's always making sure that everybody him has a smile on their face." Troy and Clancy, a fellow Marine,...