9/11 First Responders Have Higher Cancer Risks But Better Survival Rates
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Health Impacts of Exposure on 9/11 First Responders
This chapter examines the heightened cancer risks faced by first responders exposed to hazardous materials at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks. It highlights research findings on increased incidences of specific cancers and includes a personal story from a firefighter linking her cancer diagnosis to her heroic efforts during the crisis.
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