Retired San Francisco firefighter dies from lung cancer after Blue Shield denies treatment claims

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Retired San Francisco firefighter dies from lung cancer after Blue Shield denies treatment claims

Health & Wellness
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June 4, 2026 ยท 7:02 PM
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Strugglebeard Bakery CEO shares sweet story of success

The retired San Francisco firefighter at the center of a bitter insurance fight has lost his battle against stage 4 lung cancer, after pleading with Blue Shield to reverse their decision to deny treatment. He also spent his final months unsuccessfully appealing to San Francisco's Health Service Board to intervene.

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