David Perecman Weighs in on Insurance Coverage Denied to 9/11 Responders with Rare Cancer
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Recent data from the World Trade Center Health Program said there are nearly 3,000 cases of cancer among firefighters police officers, contractors and civilians who worked or lived near the destruction of the
One of the cancers being diagnosed is oropharyngeal cancer. Four years is the minimum latency period that was set for oropharyngeal cancers, meaning the minimum time period needed to prove a connection between exposure to toxins at ground zero and a diagnosis of that type of cancer. If the cancer was diagnosed in less than four years, the insurance companies are denying coverage,
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Determining an accurate latent window is a complex process partially because there is very little data on cancers developed after sucking in dust, soot, chemicals, asbestos, pulverized cement, smoke and other health hazards from collapsed buildings, reported
According to CNN News, some people believe four years is likely a "fair timeline for developing oropharyngeal cancer, even considering the unique circumstances surrounding 9/11." Other people, like
"Thousands of people participated in the 9/11 rescue, recovery and cleanup operations and often they worked for months without the right protective equipment," said Perecman.
Advocates for responders say they will petition the institute to amend its rules regarding coverage for oropharyngeal cancer, reported
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"As a nation, we promised to never forget the attacks, now let us not forget those still battling serious 9/11-related illnesses and injuries," said Perecman.
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"Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome."
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