FDNY Heroes Find Hope in Early Detection | New York City News

FDNY firefighters continue battling long-term 9/11 health effects, with over 600 deaths linked to Ground Zero exposure—but new data shows early detection and monitoring are dramatically boosting survival rates for 9/11-related cancers, with 86% of diagnosed patients still alive five years later. Mental health is also improving, with 80% reporting better outcomes for PTSD and depression. Despite progress, nonmelanoma skin and prostate cancers remain most common, and officials stress the urgent need for federal funding to support the 10,000+ FDNY members still living with these illnesses. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dee91cc1f96ae9e0