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Rare pediatric cancer spurs pesticide-safety debate in wealthy OC suburb

In Ladera Ranch, Orange County, six children have been diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a rare cancer, prompting residents to allege a cancer cluster linked to heavy pesticide and rodenticide use; while public records show frequent chemical applications and debate over exposure, investigators with the California Cancer Registry and Orange County Health Care Agency are reviewing cases and officials say no definitive link has been proven, though experts urge reducing pesticide use and moving toward organics-first landscaping.

via New York Post|

#cancer-cluster #ewing-sarcoma #health

local23 days ago•47 min saved

Treasure Coast families seek answers as new brain cancer cases emerge in St. Lucie County

New glioblastoma cases in St. Lucie County renew questions about a cancer cluster years after state health officials found none, as families press for answers and CBS12's I-Team investigates potential links on the Treasure Coast.

via WPEC|

#brain-cancer #cancer-cluster #glioblastoma

health28 days ago•9 min saved

Independent Review Finds No Brain-Tumor Cluster at Newton-Wellesley Hospital

An independent report on Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s brain-tumor concerns concludes there is no workplace cancer cluster; 11 current and former nurses were diagnosed with brain tumors (including six meningiomas, two gliomas such as a glioblastoma, two pituitary adenomas, and one optic-nerve schwannoma), and the hospital environment is deemed safe for employees.

via Boston Herald|

#brain-tumor #cancer-cluster #health

health28 days ago•5 min saved

Harvard Review Finds No Workplace Brain Tumor Cluster at Newton-Wellesley Hospital

An external Harvard-led review of 11 nurses from Newton-Wellesley Hospital diagnosed with brain tumors on the fifth-floor maternity unit found no evidence of a true workplace cancer cluster or harmful environmental exposures. The tumors were mostly benign (six meningiomas, two pituitary adenomas, one optic nerve schwannoma) with two malignant gliomas, and latency data did not support occupational causation. Experts concluded the hospital workplace is a safe environment and that public concern likely reflects perception rather than a genuine cluster.

via Boston Herald|

#brain-tumors #cancer-cluster #harvard-medical-school

health1 month ago•4 min saved

Health Officials Probe Possible Breast Cancer Cluster at Uxbridge High

Public health officials are investigating multiple breast cancer or precancerous diagnoses among teachers at Uxbridge High School. Air quality tests will be conducted and building factors like materials, airflow, and legacy hazards (e.g., PCBs, formaldehyde) are being reviewed, though experts warn that proving a cancer cluster is difficult and patterns can occur by chance; Massachusetts has seen previous cancer cluster investigations in different contexts.

via The Boston Globe|

#breast-cancer #cancer-cluster #environmental-exposure

environment2 years ago•9 min saved

"EPA Announces $20M Investment for Long-Delayed Cleanup of Mass. Superfund Site"

The Nyanza Chemical Waste site in Ashland, one of the first Superfund sites in the US, caused a cancer cluster due to toxic dye and chemicals. The final phase of restoring the land is underway, with the EPA investing $20 million in cleanup. A memorial stands as a reminder of the deadly history, and the state continues to monitor cancer rates. Suzanne Condon warns that similar contamination could happen again, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and asking questions. The cleanup is expected to take about two years.

via WCVB Boston|

#ashland #cancer-cluster #contamination

health2 years ago•1 min saved

"UNC Hospitals Lab Under Investigation for Potential Cancer Cluster"

UNC Health is investigating a possible cancer cluster among current and former teammates at the McLendon Clinical Laboratories, prompting requests for outside investigations and assessments from the NCDHHS and the National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety. The lab, located in the main hospital, analyzes blood and tissue samples and performs pathology tests. UNC Health has not confirmed the number of cases but estimates that more than 1,000 employees have worked in the lab over the past two decades. The CDC considers any unusual pattern of cancer a cancer cluster, and UNC Health is committed to being proactive and transparent during the evaluation, providing support and creating a dedicated phone line and email address for questions and concerns.

via WRAL News|

#cancer-cluster #cdc #health

health2 years ago•9 min saved

"Uncovering the Deadly Link: Nitrate Contamination and Cancer Clusters in Dodge County"

A two-mile stretch of County Road B in Dodge County, Minnesota, has been dubbed "cancer road" due to a cluster of cancer cases. Since the 1980s, fifteen people have been diagnosed with tumors, seven of whom have died. Local residents suspect that high levels of nitrates in the water supply, likely from commercial fertilizers, may be the cause. Tests have shown elevated nitrate levels in the area, and experts have expressed concern over the concentration of disease. Some studies have linked nitrates to an increased risk of various cancers. Residents are calling for stricter regulations on nitrate levels and increased action to protect public health.

via Daily Mail|

#cancer #cancer-cluster #health