Archive of News (2020)
Evaluation of Medical Surveillance and Incidence of Post-September 11, 2001, Thyroid Cancer in World Trade Center-Exposed Firefighters and Emergency Medical Service Workers.
Elevated incidence rates of thyroid cancer among World Trade Center (WTC)-exposed individuals may be associated with the identification of asymptomatic cancers during medical surveillance.
The Role of Medical Surveillance in Increased Post-9/11 Thyroid Cancer in World Trade Center-Exposed Workers
A new study examined whether there is a correlation between medical surveillance and incidence of post-Sept. 11, 2001, thyroid cancer among World Trade Center (WTC)-exposed firefighters and emergency medical service workers.
High thyroid cancer rate among 9/11 responders likely due to heightened surveillance
An increased rate of thyroid cancers observed among firefighters who responded to the 9/11 World Trade Center attack may be associated with heightened surveillance rather than an increase in disease…
Hero Down: NYPD Asst. Chief John ‘Jack’ McManus Succumbs To 9/11-Related Cancer
Retired New York Police Department Assistant Chief John “Jack” McManus devoted 40 years to his law enforcement career.
Retired NYPD sergeant fighting for disability pension dies of 9/11-related cancer
Retired NYPD Sgt. Sean Cameron, who was fighting the city to get disability pension for his 9/11-related cancer, lost his battle with the disease earlier this month, his family told the Daily News.
NYPD Veteran Who Survived 9/11 Cancer Dies From Coronavirus Complications
A veteran New York Police Department detective who survived cancer linked to 9/11 has died from complications of the coronavirus.
Steve Brickman, retired FDNY firefighter, dies of 9/11-related illness at 57
Steve Brickman of Jamesport, a retired FDNY firefighter who spent nearly two weeks at ground zero following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, died Sunday of illness attributed to 9/11, according to the FDNY.
Coronavirus crisis impacts vulnerable 9/11 first responders
Rob Serra’s first call as a New York City firefighter was the 2001 terror attack.
NYPD detective who survived 9/11-related cancer dead of coronavirus
An NYPD detective who survived 9/11-related cancer has died due to coronavirus.
Retired NYPD assistant chief who ran NYPD operations division on Sept. 11 dies of Ground Zero-related cancer
Retired NYPD Assistant Chief John (Jack) McManus, who headed the police department’s Operations Division on 9/11, died of cancer Monday, becoming the latest victim of the 2001 terrorist attack, his family said Tuesday.