Feds add prostate cancer to list of 9/11 health-related conditions

Today’s post was reported by the New York Daily News. We are commited to bringing you up-to-date news on the Zadroga Bill and how those injured as a result of the September 11th attacks can find help.

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Prostate cancer has been added to the list of World Trade Center-related health conditions.

The federal Department of Health and Human Services added the cancer to its register Thursday after being petitioned by the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, the city police officers union.

The union cited a scientific study that found a 17% greater than expected rate of prostate cancer among first responders.

The addition will cost the WTC Health Program an estimated $3 million to $6 million a year.

“It’s a minor victory for the 9/11 community and a huge victory for those with prostate cancer,” said John Feal, who advocated for the Zadroga 9/11 health bill, named for NYPD officer James Zadroga, who died of respiratory problems following his rescue efforts at Ground Zero. Corinne Lestch

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