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Cancer Surges 75% in 9/11 Survivors
9 Sep
Summary
- 9/11 cancer cases saw a 75% increase from 2023 to 2025.
- The toxic 9/11 dust has caused more deaths than 9/11 itself.
- Free annual health screenings are available for WTC survivors.
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, many survivors continue to face a severe health threat due to toxic exposure at Ground Zero. Those who lived or worked in Lower Manhattan at the time are experiencing anger and worry as cancers linked to breathing the toxic air develop over decades. Northwell Health's World Trade Center program reports a significant increase in these cases.
Data from Northwell Health indicates that 9/11-related cancer cases rose by 75% from 2023 to 2025, increasing from 177 to 235. Furthermore, there were 132 new cases in the first half of 2026, bringing the total to 811 new cases over the preceding 42 months. Doctors are questioning the alleged suppression of early data, asserting that the air quality was known to be unsafe, leading to acute and long-term health consequences.
The lingering effects of the toxic carcinogen, known as 9/11 dust, have regrettably led to the illness or death of more people than perished on the day of the attacks. Health professionals are actively encouraging former residents, students, and workers from the Lower Manhattan area 25 years ago to enroll in the World Trade Center Health Program. Annual screenings are offered free of charge, providing a vital resource for ongoing monitoring and care.
