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Report: Number Of Ground Zero Cancer Cases Skyrocketing

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- There has been a dramatic increase in the number of 9/11 rescuers and responders with cancer in the past year, according to a published report.

The New York Post says that Mount Sinai Hospital's World Trade Center Health Program reported 1,140 cancer cases last year. Now the number is up to more than 2,500.

Report: Number Of Ground Zero Cancer Cases Skyrocketing

Among the cancers being diagnosed at a much higher rate than the general population: prostate cancer, thyroid cancer, leukemia and multiple myeloma.

The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund is expected to receive more claims by the Oct. 14 deadline. So far, there are 1,145 claims listing cancer.

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