Sep 9, 2021

Health care battle continues for survivors of 9/11

In 2007, paramedic Marvin Bethea, a first responder on 9/11, displayed the medications he had to take in the aftermath. Spencer Platt via Getty Images

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The 9/11 Legacy

20 years on, health care claims from 9/11 survivors are increasing

by Samantha Fields

Sep 9, 2021

Many have been diagnosed with cancer. The exposure to toxins from the pulverized buildings "has a really, really long tail," a doctor says.

In 2007, paramedic Marvin Bethea, a first responder on 9/11, displayed the medications he had to take in the aftermath.

Spencer Platt via Getty Images

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