NEWSNATIONNOW (Katie Pavlich) - Decades-old memo fuels questions in California cancer cluster
Families searching for answers in a rare childhood cancer cluster say a decades-old warning may add a new piece to the puzzle.
AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Developer's two-decade-old notes deepen questions about rare childhood cancer cluster in Ladera Ranch
Handwritten notes unearthed from the archives of the company that built Ladera Ranch, California, have added new urgency to families' demands for answers about a cluster of rare cancer cases that has killed at least three young residents. The notes, written on a Department of Conservation permit during the community's construction in the early 2000s, […] The post Developer's two-decade-old notes deepen questions about rare childhood cancer cluster in Ladera Ranch appeared first on American Almanac .
Handwritten notes unearthed from the archives of the company that built Ladera Ranch, California, have added new urgency to families' demands for answers about a cluster of rare cancer cases that has killed at least three young residents. The notes, written on a Department of Conservation permit during the community's construction in the early 2000s, carry a warning that reads like a loose thread someone chose not to pull: "This well is not to be built over without further considerations." A second notation, "put on final letter", suggests someone at DMB Development, the company that built the upscale Orange County community, wanted the caution formally documented. Both lines also appear typed in the final report of well abandonment, the…Open
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - A Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis at 37, and a $120,000 Lifeline | Greta Wire
At 37, Alex was fit, healthy and working as a geneticist. Then he received a shocking diagnosis: stage 4 rectal cancer that had spread to his liver. In this episode of "Greta Wire," Greta Van Susteren sits down with Alex to hear how his symptoms began, why his cancer proved difficult to detect, and what it has been like undergoing radiation, chemotherapy, surgery and immunotherapy while still in his 30s. Alex also brings a unique perspective to his diagnosis. With a background in computational biology and statistical genetics, he has spent his career studying how genes influence disease — yet extensive testing has revealed no known genetic explanation for his own colorectal cancer. Now Alex is pursuing another option: an experimental…
AI:In a heartbreaking testament to the astronomical costs of modern medicine, Alex, a 37-year-old geneticist, is battling stage 4 rectal cancer that has metastasized to his liver despite having no detectable genetic predisposition. Even for someone whose career involves studying how genes influence disease, the medical reality has been devastating and unpredictable. As he navigates the grueling gauntlet of radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, and immunotherapy, Alex is turning to an experimental personalized cancer vaccine tailored specifically to his tumor mutations—a cutting-edge lifeline that carries a staggering $120,000 price tag. While the radical left focuses on social engineering and bureaucratic expansion, ordinary Americans are being…Open
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - New Jersey agrees to test neighborhoods around ‘cancer cluster’
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection says it will conduct water and soil tests around a closed toxic landfill in Keyport to determine whether seepage of carcinogens may have occurred in local homes. The agency previously said it doubted there was a way for toxic substances in the dump to reach residents. NewsNation’s Rich McHugh has the latest details. #Health #Cancer #NewJersey Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
AI:The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has reversed its previous stance and agreed to conduct extensive water and soil testing in neighborhoods surrounding a closed toxic landfill in Keyport. This investigation aims to determine if carcinogens from the site have seeped into local residential areas, following concerns regarding potential cancer clusters in the vicinity. The move marks a significant shift for state agencies that had previously expressed doubt that toxic substances from the dump could reach nearby homes.Open
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - NJ 'cancer cluster' environmental protection department to test near landfill for carcinogens
The state's Department of Environmental Protection will test the soil and groundwater in the areas beyond the landfill after pressure from numerous residents who claim it could be filled with carcinogens. At one point, the DEP had denied any cancer-causing materials could be in the landfill. NewsNation's Rich McHugh reports. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live" with Nichole Berlie. Weekdays starting at 12p/11C. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Leaked assessment shatters state claims on landfill safety in "cancer cluster" case
The state of New Jersey has long denied any link between a shuttered toxic landfill and a growing number of residents in a nearby town developing cancer. However, NewsNation's Rich McHugh has obtained a leaked document from the agency's archives that appears to report something different. He joins "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" to share his findings. Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - 'They should have been here years ago': Rich McHugh on US EPA's investigating 'cancer cluster' cases
NewsNation investigative reporter Rich McHugh says the EPA should have become involved in the Keyport cancer cluster investigation years ago. He explains why the lack of an earlier federal response is so troubling. Watch this full episode of "The Truth of the Matter": https://youtu.be/XFmELNCv3oY #NewJersey #Keyport #cancer
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - 'That number is very high': NewsNation's Rich McHugh on 400 New Jersey 'cancer cluster' cases
NewsNation investigative reporter Rich McHugh examines the nearly 400 reported cancer cases connected geographically to the Keyport, New Jersey, area. He explains why the number is raising serious questions about what is happening in this small community. Watch this full episode of "The Truth of the Matter": https://youtu.be/XFmELNCv3oY #NewJersey #Keyport #cancer
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - 'We want people screened': Activist Alex Craft on residents near New Jersey 'cancer cluster' site
In the latest “Truth of the Matter” podcast, host Hena Doba examines concerns about a possible cancer cluster in Keyport, New Jersey. Property owner Alex Craft says residents near the possible cluster need access to screenings now. She explains why early testing could help families understand their risks and get the care they need. Watch this full episode of "The Truth of the Matter": https://youtu.be/XFmELNCv3oY #NewJersey #Keyport #cancer
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - 'They won't test outside the landfill': Activist on New Jersey's reaction to 'cancer cluster' site
In the latest “Truth of the Matter” podcast, host Hena Doba examines concerns about a possible cancer cluster in Keyport, New Jersey. Property owner Alex Craft challenges New Jersey’s decision not to test surrounding homes and properties near the Keyport landfill. She asks whether the state is truly searching for answers — or avoiding what it might find. Watch this full episode of "The Truth of the Matter": https://youtu.be/XFmELNCv3oY #NewJersey #Keyport #cancer