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9/11 Hodgkin Lymphoma Victims Eligible for Compensation

By Gregg Borri on January 12, 2018 in 9/11 Cancers, Downtown Residents, Downtown Workers, Responders

The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (“VCF”) pays compensation to individuals diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma (Hodgkin’s disease) who were exposed to dust from the collapse of the World Trade Center (WTC). The VCF can award a 9/11 cancer victim up to $250,000 for pain, suffering and loss of life enjoyment. If the lymphoma disables a […]

9/11 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Victims Eligible for Compensation

By Gregg Borri on June 1, 2017 in 9/11 Cancers, Downtown Residents, Downtown Workers, Responders

The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF or WTC Fund) pays compensation to individuals diagnosed with 9/11 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The VCF can award a 9/11 cancer victim up to $250,000 for pain, suffering and loss of life enjoyment. If the lymphoma disables a victim, he or she may be entitled to additional compensation for lost […]

9/11 Colon and Rectal Cancer Victims Entitled to Compensation

By Gregg Borri on May 19, 2017 in 9/11 Cancers, Downtown Residents, Downtown Workers, Responders

The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (“9/11 Compensation Fund”) pays compensation to individuals diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer caused by exposure to 9/11 dust, debris and fumes. The 9/11 Compensation Fund can award a 9/11 cancer victim up to $250,000 for pain, suffering and loss of life enjoyment. If victims are disabled by their […]

9/11 Breast Cancer Victims Entitled to Compensation

By Gregg Borri on April 21, 2017 in 9/11 Cancers, Downtown Residents, Downtown Workers, Responders

9/11 Breast Cancer Victims Entitled to Compensation up to $250,000 for Pain and Suffering The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) pays compensation to women (and men) diagnosed with 9/11 breast cancer. The VCF can award a 9/11 cancer victim up to $250,000 for pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. If the breast cancer is […]

9/11 Lung Cancer Victims Entitled To Victim Compensation

By Gregg Borri on April 21, 2017 in 9/11 Cancers, Downtown Residents, Downtown Workers, Responders

9/11 Lung Cancer Victims Entitled to Compensation up to $250,000 for Pain and Suffering The September 11th Victim Compensation pays 9/11 cancer victims up to $250,000 for pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. Further, if lung cancer disables a working person, he or she may be entitled to additional compensation for lost wages. As […]

9/11 Cancer Victim and Family Rescued by Victim Compensation Fund

By Gregg Borri on April 12, 2017 in 9/11 Cancers, Downtown Workers

9/11 Cancer Found in Maintenance Worker Fifteen years after cleaning up 9/11 dust and debris in and around the Lower Manhattan building where he worked, John received shocking news from his doctor: he had bladder cancer. John was a maintenance man at an office building not far from the World Trade Center towers. He worked […]

9/11 World Trade Center Thyroid Cancer Victims Entitled to Compensation

By Alex Viner on October 3, 2016 in 9/11 Cancers, Downtown Residents, Downtown Workers, Responders, Uncategorized

Thyroid Cancer at a Glance The thyroid is a gland at the base of the throat that is responsible for regulating hormones, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight. There are four types of thyroid cancer: papillary (most common), follicular, medullary, and anaplastic. 9/11 WTC Rescue, Recovery, and Cleanup Exposure Increases Thyroid Cancer Risk First responders, […]

9/11 Bladder Cancer Victims Entitled to Compensation

By Alex Viner on September 15, 2016 in 9/11 Cancers, Downtown Residents, Downtown Workers, Responders

Bladder Cancer at a Glance The bladder is a hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine until the body releases it. There are three types of bladder cancer – transitional cell carcinoma (the most common), squamous cell carcinoma, and adenocarcinoma (the least common). The most common signs of bladder cancer are severe pain […]

9/11 WTC Dust Exposure and Prostate Cancer

By Alex Viner on September 7, 2016 in 9/11 Cancers, Downtown Workers, Responders

Prostate Cancer at a Glance Prostate cancer results from the abnormal growth of cells in the prostate. The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system located just below the bladder. As the prostate gets bigger, it may block the flow of urine from the bladder and lead to problems with sexual function. Prostate cancer […]

More Time to Claim Compensation for 9/11 Cancers

By Gregg Borri on March 31, 2016 in 9/11 Cancers, Downtown Residents, Downtown Workers, Responders

The September 11 Victim Compensation Fund has been extended for five years (until 2020) and fully funded, allowing cancer victims exposed to dust, debris and fumes in the months following the 9/11 terrorist attacks to obtain financial compensation for their injuries, medical expenses and lost wages. With the extension of the Fund, victims typically have […]