For the first time in nine years, the World Trade Center Health Program is adding to its list of health conditions. First responders and survivors of the 9/11 attacks suffering from uterine cancer are likely to soon be eligible for free care and compensation, after a proposed addition is finalized in the coming weeks. More.
WTC Health Program on verge of covering uterine cancer, a victory for 9/11 responders and survivors
WTC Health Program on verge of covering uterine cancer, a victory for 9/11 responders and survivors
For the first time in nine years, the World Trade Center Health Program is adding to its list of health conditions. First responders and survivors of the 9/11 attacks suffering from uterine cancer are likely to soon be eligible for free care and compensation, after a proposed addition is finalized in the coming weeks. More.
‘Health Effects of 9/11’: Online exhibit focuses on responders
The ongoing health problems of workers who responded during and after the 9/11 terrorist attacks are the focus of an online exhibit recently unveiled by NIOSH and the Department of Health and Human Services. More.
Study finds 9/11 first responders prone to long-term COVID-19
A study just released found that 9/11 first responders with chronic conditions appear to be severely impacted by COVID-19. Retired NYPD Det. Ryan Dean, who helped in the 9/11 response.. says he experienced long-term COVID-19 for nearly a month. More.
My breast cancer and your survival: What anyone who was downtown on and after 9/11 needs to know
According to the American Cancer Society, there are nearly 290,000 new cases of invasive breast cancers diagnosed every year. Like me, I am sure you can name an aunt, a friend, a sister, a roommate, or a mother who has had it or currently has it. More.
My breast cancer and your survival: What anyone who was downtown on and after 9/11 needs to know
According to the American Cancer Society, there are nearly 290,000 new cases of invasive breast cancers diagnosed every year. Like me, I am sure you can name an aunt, a friend, a sister, a roommate, or a mother who has had it or currently has it. More.
Uterine cancer being considered as possible 9/11-related health condition
Uterine cancer is currently the only cancer type not covered by the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program. The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program announced it is considering adding uterine cancer to the List of WTC-Related Health Conditions according to a recently published Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. More.
Uterine cancer being considered as possible 9/11-related health condition
Uterine cancer is currently the only cancer type not covered by the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program. The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program announced it is considering adding uterine cancer to the List of WTC-Related Health Conditions according to a recently published Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. More.