Cancer and 9/11

Recent data reveals a troubling increase in certain cancers among first responders, including a 25% rise in prostate cancer and a doubling of thyroid cancer risk. One responder, who experienced the chaos of 9/11 firsthand, shares her journey from a cough to a rare cervical cancer diagnosis 18 years later, linking her illness to her exposure at Ground Zero. Despite the challenges of aggressive treatment, she found hope in her recovery and continues to serve her community.