Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Senator Nelson meets with South Florida brain cancer victims, families

July 2, 2009 - Residents worried that a brain cancer cluster has cropped up in The Acreage met with Sen. Bill Nelson Wednesday looking for answers.

The Democratic senator organized the meeting, at Wellington Regional Medical Center, to hear firsthand accounts from adults and the parents of children who have had brain tumors.
About 20 families told of their experiences - nearly all saying they live or lived within about 4 miles of 85th Road North and Avocado Boulevard, toward the community's north.

"There certainly appears to be a problem in a specific geography," Nelson said.

More . . .

No comments: