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Cancer cases among 9/11 survivors surge nearly 25 years later - report

First responders and other New Yorkers who were near Ground Zero that day have also reported a range of other conditions, including respiratory illnesses, mental health impacts, and dementia.

  • Cancer cases among 9/11 survivors surged to 27,300 in 2026.
  • Cancer became most common health issue for WTCHP patients.
  • FDNY members with cancer in WTCHP had higher survival rates.

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