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Urinary System Cancers:

$250,000

*Does not account for additional conditions or other forms of loss. Prior results and outcomes are not guaranteed.

Urinary System Cancer in 9/11 Survivors

The attacks on the World Trade Center left the surrounding area full of hazardous materials. These contaminants lingered as cleanup and recovery efforts were underway. As a result, many September 11th Survivors developed cancer in the following years. If you or someone you love suffers from cancers of the urinary system, contact a 9/11 attorney at Pitta & Baione to see if the World Trade Center Health Program covers your illness.

COVERED URINARY SYSTEM CANCERS

The urinary system is a series of organs that removes liquid waste from the body through urination. Included in the WTCHP coverage of urinary system cancer are cancers of:

  • Bladder
  • Kidney
  • Other urinary organs
  • Prostate
  • Renal pelvis
  • Ureter

If you suffer from one of these cancers, you may be eligible for benefits under the Victim Compensation Fund.

SYMPTOMS OF URINARY SYSTEM CANCERS

Urinary system cancers can cause the following symptoms and signs, or they can be the result of other infections and illnesses.

  • Blood in the urine: Sometimes blood in urine will change the color of the urine. Other times the color will not change but it can be detected with medical tests.
  • Burning sensation during urination
  • Urgently needing to urinate even if the bladder is not full
  • Weak urination stream
  • Frequent urination
  • Back pain on one side
  • Swelling in the feet
  • Bone pain
  • Loss of appetite

Following up with a medical provider to determine the correct diagnosis is important for developing a treatment plan and preventing further spread of disease through the urinary tract or the rest of the body.

DIAGNOSING URINARY SYSTEM CANCERS

Diagnosing the cancer early before it spreads throughout the urinary system or to other organs is important to improve the patient’s outcome from treatment. There are a number of ways to rule out or diagnose cancers of the urinary system. These include:

  • Urinalysis
  • Examining cells under a microscope
  • Ultrasound
  • MRI
  • CT Scan

TREATMENT FOR URINARY SYSTEM CANCERS

Often the treatment for urinary system cancers involves some type of surgery. Surgical treatments can remove part of an organ, such as removing part of the bladder or part of a kidney. Other surgeries may remove an entire organ, as is sometimes necessary in prostate cancers. Chemotherapy, the targeted use of drugs to fight cancer, is another common cancer treatment that is used for urinary system cancers as well.

CONTACT A SEPTEMBER 11TH LAWYER TO DISCUSS YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS

If you or a loved one suffer from urinary system cancer related to exposure from September 11th, contact a 9/11 lawyer at Pitta & Baione by completing our online contact form or calling us at 844-901-1312 to discuss your eligibility for benefits.

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Blood & Lymphoid Cancer

Digestive System Cancer

  • Colon
  • Esophagus
  • Liver and intrahepatic bile ducts
  • Other and ill-defined digestive organ conditions
  • Rectosigmoid junction
  • Rectum
  • Retroperitoneumand peritoneum
  • Stomach

Eye and Orbital Cancer

Female Breast Cancer

The WTCHP recognized the link between exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), other toxins, and the development of breast cancer. The WTCHP allows 9/11 breast cancer victims to receive medical treatment and also provides monitoring to first responders and survivors for proper screening of all 9/11-related medical conditions.

Brain Cancer

Exposure to the harmful post-9/11 elements increased the chance of brain cancer in survivors.

Examples of VCF eligible primary brain cancers include, but are not limited to, the malignant forms of:

  • Gliomas: Tumors that begin in the brain or spinal cord
    • Astrocytoma
    • Ependymoma
    • Glioblastoma
    • Oligodendroglioma
  • Meningiomas: Tumors that arise from the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord
  • Acoustic neuromas: Tumors that develop on the nerves that control balance and hearing
  • Pituitary carcinomas: Tumors that develop in the pituitary gland at the base of the brain
  • Medulloblastomas: Tumors that begin in the lower back part of the brain and spread through spinal fluid

Ovarian Cancer

Most cases of ovarian cancer require surgery to remove the cancer and often will require a series of surgeries. As with other cancers, chemotherapy and radiation may be used to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumors.

Some possible symptoms of ovarian cancer are:

  • Bloating
  • Pelvic or abdominal pain
  • Feeling the need to urinate urgently or often
  • Fatigue
  • Upset stomach or heartburn
  • Back pain
  • Pain during sex
  • Constipation
  • Menstrual changes

Head and Neck Cancer

Respiratory System Cancer

  • Bronchus and lung
  • Heart, mediastinum, and pleura
  • Other and ill-defined sites in the respiratory system and intrathoracic organs
  • Trachea

Skin Cancer

Soft Tissue Cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Urinary System Cancer

Uterine Cancer

9/11 uterine cancer patients qualify to receive federally-funded medical monitoring and treatment as well as potential compensation through the VCF.

Uterine cancer has various subtypes. These subtypes include:

  • Adenocarcinoma
  • Uterine papillary serous carcinoma
  • Uterine clear cell carcinoma
  • Uterine carcinosarcoma (CS)
  • Uterine sarcoma

Rare Cancers

  • Malignant neoplasms of the adrenal gland and other endocrine glands and related structures
  • Anus and anal canal
  • Bone and articular cartilage
  • Breast among men
  • Gallbladder and other parts of biliary tract
  • Meninges, brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves, and other parts of central nervous system
  • Pancreas
  • Penis and testis
  • Placenta
  • Small intestine
  • Thymus
  • Vulva, vagina, and cervix uteri (invasive only)
  • Malignant neuroendocrine neoplasm, including carcinoid tumors
  • Myeloid neoplasms, including myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative neoplasms, myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms, and myeloid malignancies associated with eosinophilia and abnormalities of growth factor receptors derived from platelets or fibroblasts
  • Other cancers that meet the threshold incidence rate of less than 15 cases per 100,000 persons per year based on age-adjusted 2005-2009 average annual data.

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is found in the mesothelium tissue of the body. This tissue lines a number of vital organs, including the lungs, stomach, and heart.

Symptoms generally include:

  • Shortness of breath
  • Persistent, dry cough
  • Loss of appetite and weight loss
  • Chest tightness or pain

Aerodigestive Disorders

Mental Health Conditions

Musculoskeletal Disorders

  • Responders who received treatment for a WTC-related musculoskeletal disorder, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or lower back pain, on or before September 11, 2003 are eligible for coverage.

Acute Traumatic Injury

Responders and survivors who received treatment for a WTC-related acute traumatic injury on or before September 11, 2003 are eligible for coverage. Examples include:

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