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Tom Frey: A hero. The New York Police Detective began his 9/11 shift like any other day. Due to inhaling dust and debris at Ground Zero, he acquired cancer and, eventually, Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is now an advocate for the PF Foundation and speaks nationally about his service to this country.Pulmonary FibrosisSeptember marks Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month.There is currently no known cure for PF.Those 60+ are most at-risk to develop pulmonary fibrosis, despite 91% of this age group not knowing what the disease is and 96% having never discussed the disease with their doctor.As PF is quite rare, many individuals, specifically the elderly, can dismiss the common symptom of a cough and breathing fatigue as a cold or other illness.Patients who use masks and breathing equipment are experiencing heightened stressors in public due to COVID-19.Today Show articlePulmonary Fibrosis Foundation2:00: 9/11 through the eyes of a police detective5:20: Initial impacts of 9/11 on responders12:30: Tom’s healthcare journey 20:00: Pulmonary Fibrosis in the U.S.26:00: Pulmonary Fibrosis treatment29:00: Keep moving Visit our website for more episodes and information at BTGvoice.comPowered by supporting partners OneDay, Propel, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction YouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition Joshua Crisp, Founder Solinity;Senior Living Consultation - Management - Development - Marketing