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Mariama James, a 9/11 survivor, speaks at a news conference last year to protest cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program. (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

Cancer’s toll on 9/11 survivors is accelerating 25 years later

 What to know

Cancer cases among 9/11 survivors have surged, with many linking their diagnoses to exposure to toxic dust from the attacks. A Washington Post analysis found that aid for cancer treatment has tripled in five years. Experts caution that self-enrollment limits conclusions, but trends show diverse cancers emerging. The WTC Health Program reports record enrollment, highlighting the ongoing health impacts on survivors.

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