• Kidney Cancer

    March 17, 2020
    The main function of the kidneys is to filter waste products from the blood. For individuals who were exposed to…
  • Interstitial Lung Disease

    March 17, 2020
    Interstitial lung disease (I.L.D.) encompasses over 200 chronic lung disorders, including chronic asthma, chronic sinusitis, reactive airway disease syndrome, and…
  • Head and Neck Cancers

    March 17, 2020
    Head and neck cancers include cancers affecting the oral cavity, throat, voice box, sinuses, nasal cavity, and salivary gland; all…
  • GERD

    March 17, 2020
    Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is a chronic type of acid reflux reported among first responders and survivors of the 9/11 attacks.…
  • Esophageal Cancer

    March 17, 2020
    Esophageal cancer, also known as esophagus cancer, has become common among both first responders and survivors who were in Downtown…
  • Colon Cancer

    March 17, 2020
    Colon Cancer is commonly reported among those that were exposed to the toxins surrounding Ground Zero, among the Top 10…
  • Breast Cancer

    March 17, 2020
    Breast cancer is one of the most common types of 9/11- related cancers reported among females exposed to the Downtown…
  • Bladder Cancer

    March 17, 2020
    Bladder cancer developed by 9/11 survivors has been one of the most common claims of life-threatening illnesses from the tragic…
  • Youth Sports Sexual Abuse

    March 13, 2020
    Participation in sporting activities as a child is often touted as a constructive, enjoyable and socializing venture—and thus is often…
  • Opioids

    February 27, 2020
    The opioid epidemic in the United States has had grave consequences on hundreds of millions of individuals and their families.…