Survivor’s Fight Against Ground Zero Cancer | Charleston News

Retired FDNY Lieutenant Arty Riccio, a first responder on 9/11 who narrowly escaped the North Tower collapse, is now fighting cancer directly tied to his Ground Zero exposure. With debris still lodged in his lungs and lung capacity severely diminished, he endures chemotherapy and surgeries while staying fiercely committed to honoring his fallen comrades. Despite his health battles, Riccio rides his bike daily, attends memorials, and shares his story to inspire younger firefighters — reminding them that survival was never just luck, but purpose, and that the world must never forget those lost on that tragic day. 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/17708e5ff0b3f61a