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Fox News Correspondent Eric Shawn Reveals 9/11-Linked Cancer During Anniversary Broadcast

His disclosure underscores rising CDC counts of post-9/11 cancers reported in the past year.

Overview

  • During a live segment from Lower Manhattan marking the 24th anniversary, the Fox News correspondent said he has two diagnoses through the World Trade Center Health Program.
  • He said he suffers from respiratory illness including bronchitis and received a cancer diagnosis this year linked to toxic dust exposure.
  • He noted that anyone below Canal Street was likely exposed during the aftermath, saying his exposure came while reporting at Ground Zero.
  • CDC data cited in the broadcast reports nearly 48,000 people with 9/11-related cancers, including roughly 10,000 new reports in the past year.
  • More than 3,700 first responders have died since 2001, about 2,300 from cancer, and the FDNY reports 409 members lost to post-9/11 illnesses.