Your patriotism & sacrifice means NOTHING! Science used to Deny 911 1st Responders Coverage for Cancer Treatment

9/11 Health Czar Says Science Fails To Link Cancer To Ground Zero Toxins

Veterans of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and cleanup who are stricken with cancer had their hopes dashed Tuesday -- at least temporarily -- of having their illness included among those eligible for help from the government.

Not Enough Evidence to Link 9/11 and Cancer, Report Finds - NYTimes.com

There is not enough evidence yet to say whether the dust and smoke cloud produced by the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center caused cancer, federal officials concluded in a report released on Tuesday.

9/11 Cancer Study Pits Scientists Against First Responders - Politics - The Atlantic Wire

A controversial decision by the World Trade Center Health Program to not cover the cancer treatment of 9/11 first responders has triggered an emotional conflict between the responders and the scientists behind a recent scientific review. On Tuesday, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health published a review finding there is "very little" evidencing linking cancer and the release of toxins in the air when the World Trade Center collapsed, which led to the fund's decision to withhold compensation. As a result, first responders and their supporters are clashing with the review process. Here's who's speaking out:

FDNY 9/11 Health Program Shows Evidence of Illness | Firehouse.com

Despite a new federal review that supports keeping cancer off the official list of 9/11-related health problems, the door remains open for it and other illnesses to be added after further study. FDNY medical officer Dr. David Prezant addressed the issue at Firehouse Expo in Baltimore last week.