Medical research has proven that people exposed to toxins in the air on 9/11, and in the months after, are at significantly higher risk of developing a wide-range of cancers.
68 different forms of cancer have been linked to 9/11 by doctors at the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP).
Those with a cancer diagnosis may be eligible for cash compensation through the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) and lifetime free health care through the WTCHP.
Barasch & McGarry has filed more VCF claims for cancer victims than any other law firm and has successfully recovered over $3 billion.
Medical and Financial Assistance For 9/11 Cancer Victims
The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks claimed nearly 3,000 lives in a single day. But, a hidden killer was present on that day too and lingered in the air for months around the tragedy sites at the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Shanksville, PA. Researchers who studied the toxins released into the air on 9/11 have identified over 70 different deadly carcinogens.
The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 which was reauthorized in 2016 and then permanently funded and extended in 2019, established the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) and the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). The WTCHP provides free nationwide medical care to 9/11 cancer victims and the VCF provides monetary benefits to 9/11 cancer victims. While eligibility for these programs varies based on the category of your claim, establishing a link between your cancer and your exposure on 9/11 or in the 8 months that followed is the key to receiving benefits from these programs.
Top 15 Most Common Certified 9/11 Cancers
The following are the top cancers observed in enrollees to the World Trade Center Health Program. The data shows cancer cases in the 9/11 responder and survivor populations. Data from September 2021.
Complete List of 68 Cancers Eligible for 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
Blood & Lymphoid Tissue
Hodgkin’s disease
Follicular (nodular) non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Diffuse non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Peripheral and cutaneous T-cell lymphomas
Other and unspecified types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Malignant immunoproliferative diseases
Multiple myeloma and malignant plasma cell neoplasms
Lymphoid leukemia
Myeloid leukemia
Monocytic leukemia
Other leukemias of specified cell type
Leukemia of unspecified cell type
Myeloid malignancies
Other and unspecified malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related
Breast
Malignant neoplasm of breast
Digestive System
Malignant neoplasm of the esophagus
Malignant neoplasm of the stomach
Malignant neoplasm of the colon
Malignant neoplasm of rectosigmoid junction
Malignant neoplasm of the rectum
Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined digestive organs
Malignant neoplasm of the liver and intrahepatic bile ducts
Malignant neoplasms of retroperitoneum and peritoneum
Eye & Orbit
Malignant neoplasms of eye and adnexa
Female Reproductive Organs
Malignant neoplasm of ovary
Head & Neck
Malignant neoplasm of lip
Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue
Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland
Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified major salivary glands
Malignant neoplasm of floor of mouth
Malignant neoplasm of gum
Malignant neoplasm of palate
Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth
Malignant neoplasm of tonsil
Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx
Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx
Malignant neoplasm of piriform sinus
Malignant neoplasm of the hypopharynx
Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined conditions in the lip, oral cavity and pharynx
Malignant neoplasms of nasal cavity
Malignant neoplasm of accessory sinuses
Malignant neoplasm of the larynx
Melanoma
Malignant melanoma of skin
Mesothelioma
Pericardium
Peritoneum
Pleura
Respiratory System
Malignant neoplasms of the trachea
Malignant neoplasm of bronchus and lung
Malignant neoplasm of heart, mediastinum and pleura
Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites in the respiratory system and intrathoracic organs
Skin (Non Melanoma)
Other malignant neoplasms of skin
Scrotum
Soft Tissue
Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
Malignant neoplasm of other connective and soft tissue
Thyroid
Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Urinary System
Prostate Cancer
Malignant neoplasm of bladder
Malignant neoplasm of the kidney except renal pelvis
Malignant neoplasm of renal pelvis
Malignant neoplasm of ureter
Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified urinary organs
Childhood Cancers
Defined as “Any type of cancer diagnosed in a person less than 20 years of age.”
Rare Cancers
Defined as “any type of cancer that occurs in less than 15 cases per 100,000 persons per year in the United States.” Some examples of cancer that meet the “rare cancer” definition include, but are not limited to, the following:
Malignant neoplasm of the testis
Neuroendocrine malignancies
Malignant neoplasm of the male breast
Malignant neoplasm of the gallbladder/biliary tract
Malignant neoplasm of the small intestine
Malignant neoplasm of the thymus
Malignant neoplasm of the central nervous system
Malignant neoplasm of the adrenal gland
Gastrointestinal stromal malignancies
Malignant neoplasm of the penis
Deadline Extended to Register for Compensation
Deadlines to register VCF claims are approaching. If you or anyone you know had cancer or lost a family member, reach out to us to register for compensation quickly.
If you were exposed to the toxic air on 9/11 or in the 8 months that followed, but have not had your medical condition linked to 9/11, you also still have time to apply for significant compensation. The deadline to apply to the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) is two years from the date that your cancer or illness has been certified by the WTC Health Program. The two-year period to register doesn’t start on the day of diagnosis. Rather, it starts only when a victim is made aware their condition was linked to exposure to the WTC toxins.
For those who died from their WTC-linked condition, the two-year period for their family to register starts on the day of the death of the WTC victim.
$3,700,651for a disabled NYC police officer due to leukemia
$3,254,242for wrongful death of a firefighter due to 9/11-related asthma/RADS
$2,811,150for a disabled stock broker due to multiple myeloma
$1,934,316for a disabled teacher due to esophageal cancer
$1,422,694for wrongful death of a downtown office worker due to pulmonary fibrosis
$1,251,411for wrongful death of a paralegal working in a downtown law firm due to breast cancer
$1,345,427for a NYC Police Officer with breast cancer
$1,188,741for a disabled EMT with colon cancer
$1,011,957for the wrongful death of a sound engineer due to bladder cancer
New York City Lawyers Representing 9/11 Cancer Victims
Barasch & McGarry is the most experienced law firm helping 9/11 victims suffering from cancer get the maximum amount of compensation through the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). We know the intricacies of these 9/11 programs and we’ll make sure you feel at ease every step of the way towards receiving the fair and full compensation you deserve.
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It’s important to act quickly. Find out if you’re eligible to receive compensation from the $10 billion set aside for 9/11 victims. Call us at 888-351-942 or contact us online today.
With over 20,000 clients under representation and $3 Billion+ recovered from the Victim Compensation Fund, find out why Barasch & McGarry are truly "Lawyers for the 9/11 Community".
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