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environment1 year ago

"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
health1 year ago

"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

"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