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Maryland Looks For Cancer Cluster Near Fort Detrick

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. - The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene says it's working with Frederick County health officials to investigate a possible cancer cluster near Fort Detrick, where workers dumped industrial chemicals and field-tested Agent Orange decades ago.

DHMH says it hopes to know by late September whether the cancer rate within a mile of Fort Detrick is significantly higher than in other parts of the county or state.

The investigation stems from a former Frederick resident's claim that he found many cancer cases among current and former Fort Detrick neighbors, including his former wife and late daughter.

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It's about time, when in fact they should be looking at all military bases!

There are 130 military and former military bases on the EPA Superfund list as being badly contaminated, and all are responsible for causing all sorts of illnesses, cancers, birth defects, etc.

Thousands and thousands of Veterans and their families are affected and need benefits and medical care!

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