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Researchers descend on cancer cluster community to find cause of deadly disease
HealthCancer cluster investigation
Researchers have begun environmental testing in a wealthy Southern California community after six cases of a rare cancer disease sparked concerns.
The testing is focused on three parks in the Ladera Ranch area of Orange County, where the rare bone and soft tissue cancer called Ewing sarcoma has been reported.
- Additional environmental testing officially started in a wealthy Southern California community on Sunday after six cases of a rare cancer disease sparked massive concerns.
- The researchers went to the parks to see if there were any environmental links to the cancer cases.
- A high angle view of a house in a fenced residential area is seen on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Ladera Ranch, Southern California.
Key Takeaways
- Environmental testing has begun in three parks
- Six cases of Ewing sarcoma have been reported in the community
- Researchers from Cal State Fullerton are gathering samples
- The community is located in Orange County, Southern California
- The rare cancer has sparked massive concerns among residents
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- Researchers will analyze samples to determine potential causes of the cancer cluster
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The findings could have significant implications for the community and potentially lead to changes in environmental policies
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