Former (Male) Marine Fighting Breast Cancer

The Marine Corps is asking anyone who lived at Camp LeJeune before 1985 to register with them. Their toll free number is: 877-261-9782.

clipped from wbztv.com A North Andover man, who served our country for four years, is now fighting for his life, and the lives of other fellow Marines. 47-year-old Peter Devereaux found a lump on his chest in January 2008 He never imagined it could be breast cancer. It was in an advanced stage, and Devereaux immediately started 14 months of treatment, including a mastectomy Several months after being diagnosed, Devereaux received a letter from the Marines saying that he may have come in contact with contaminated water while he was stationed at Camp LeJeune. He served there for 14 months starting in 1980 Then he began to hear about other Marines who were diagnosed with breast cancer, and realized he was not alone. So far, 42 Marines who were at Camp LeJeune have been diagnosed with breast cancer, and that number continues to grow every week. water was contaminated by the chemicals TCE and PCE, both considered poisons