Publish your Stuff
Need Help? Click Here
Site   Web
powered by
| Print Story | E-Mail Story | Font Size

Cancer cluster in acerage getting worse?

Comments 0 | Recommend 0

First, we heard there was a strange coincidence in the acreage area...neighbors within 3 miles of each other all with kids who had some form of brain cancer. But then today we learned the numbers have grown and now it's not just neighbors and kids getting these forms of cancer, it's adults, it's teenagers and the sad fact is some have already died.

Pauletts daughter kristina was 16 when she doctors diagnosed her with brain cancer

 "It was malignant and she had to have 6 weeks of radiation."

At 5 years old the Dunsford family's son Garrett was also diagnosed with brain cancer

"The tumor is still in there there's a piece still left."

Debbie's healthy 47 year old husband died of a brain tumor in 2005

"We still want an answer."

Richards 5 year old daughter Courtney has an aracnoid cyst on her brain and Tracy's daughter Jessica survived her orange sized brain tumor but has another new cyst. That's six people who all live within three miles of each other who all have been touched by forms of brain cancer. Is this a coincidence or something more?

"When Kristin was diagnosed I thought oh it's cancer it was a fluke but then I met other parents and it's like I never heard of this before now i'm hearing about it all over the place.'

"Every time I turn around I am hearing someone with something tumor related."

So Jennifer and her husband decided to spearhead this group and start looking for a cause

"Is it in the air is it the soil?"

Jennifer just started a count. She says in her area alone 11 adults and 10 kids have some form of neurological cancer.

 "I'm looking for answers is this a coincidence is this a fluke or is this a cluster?"

"I need someone to tell me that we don't have something in common."

"We want it ruled out that it's not our area."

 We have learned tonight that State Rep Carl Domino is looking into this issue and if it might be something in the water.

The Dunsford family has already had their water tested twice...their third test is expected back tomorrow we will give you the results then. Also tonight, these parents are asking for your help. For the state to start a cancer cluster investigation these neighbors need to compile a final list of people with cancer in the area by June 30th. To add your name to the list or talk to Jennifer e-mail braintumorinfo@bellsouth.net

 


See archived 'Top Story' stories »
 


Reader Comments
From the editor: Many of you have expressed concerns about some of the harsh anonymous comments from readers. To remedy that, we are introducing new features. You can create your own blog, publish your news and share your photos with the community. Once you fill out a simple form and leave a verifiable e-mail address, you can set up your profile page. It will display all of your contributions and allow you to track issues and easily connect with others.

We want our site to be a place where people discuss and debate ideas that foster stronger communities. We built this for you. Please take care of it. Tolerate broad thinking, but take action against obscene or hateful material. Make it a credible and safe place worth preserving and sharing.


Weather
Live Cameras
Hurricane Information
ADVERTISEMENT 
Oil spill day 100
Now that the spill has been capped, how long do you think it will take to clean up the oil?
2 years
5 years
10 years
More than 20 years
Enter The Code To Vote
 
Read Related Article
Publish Your Stuff
ADVERTISEMENT 
Featured Events

 
  • Find an Event
powered by
google
Search
        Search: Web    Site