FDNY Report Reveals 25-Year Health Toll | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 3, 2026 · 1m

The FDNY’s 25-year report on 9/11 responders reveals a sobering legacy: over 600 have died from illness linked to the attacks, with more than 12,000 certified for physical or mental health conditions—and 4,000 for cancer alone. Despite grim stats, hope shines through: 86% of program cancer patients survive five years post-diagnosis, far outpacing the state average. PTSD remains elevated, especially among those who arrived that morning, and nearly all knew someone lost at Ground Zero. As these heroes age, new challenges like heart disease and cognitive decline emerge, underscoring the urgent…