Archive of News (2013)
Zadroga Act now covers prostate cancer
Prostate cancer has made the list of World Trade Center-related diseases covered under the Zadroga Act.
Prostate cancer added to Zadroga bill for 9/11 first responders
Prostate cancer is now covered under the James Zadroga Act for Sept. 11 first responders. Hundreds more people are likely to receive health care, says John Feal, of the FealGood Foundation.
Prostate cancer now covered under Zadroga Act
Prostate cancer has been added to the list of cancers covered by the Zadroga 9/11 law — 2 1/2 weeks before the deadline for registering for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.
Feds add prostate cancer to list of 9/11 health-related conditions
The Department of Health and Human Services added prostate cancer to its register in response to a petition from the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, the city’s police officers union
NYC Builds Awareness of Zadroga Act Programs
New York City is undertaking numerous efforts to build awareness of the programs established by the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.
Deadline approaching for September 11th Compensation Fund registration
John Feal, 9/11 victims’ advocate and founder of the Feal Good Foundation, sat down with the Morning News to discuss an important deadline approaching for the Victims Compensation Fund. View video
Prostate cancer added to WTC illness list
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has added prostate cancer to the list of diseases eligible for coverage under the Zadroga Act.
9/11 Cancers Killing First Responders | Think Tank
Abby Martin talks to John Feal about the plight of 9/11 first responders who continue to seek compensation for cancers they are contracting at a 15 percent higher rate than the general population.
Deadline nears for 9/11 health victims
The deadline to register with the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund is only a few weeks away.
9.11 Twelve Years Later: The Battle Is Just Beginning for One of Many Heroes
For thousands of survivors, family members, and friends of those who were lost on September 11, 2001, the anniversary is marked by sorrow and trauma as memories from the day resurface.