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. 2009 Aug;51(8):896-902.
doi: 10.1097/JOM.0b013e3181ad49c8.

Multiple myeloma in World Trade Center responders: a case series

Jacqueline M Moline  1 , Robin Herbert, Laura Crowley, Kevin Troy, Erica Hodgman, Gauri Shukla, Iris Udasin, Benjamin Luft, Sylvan Wallenstein, Philip Landrigan, David A Savitz
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Multiple myeloma in World Trade Center responders: a case series

Jacqueline M Moline et al. J Occup Environ Med. 2009 Aug.

Abstract

Objectives: We report on cases of multiple myeloma (MM) observed in World Trade Center (WTC) responders registered in the WTC Medical Program.

Methods: Possible cases of MM diagnosed between September 11, 2001, and September 10, 2007, in responders were confirmed if they met the World Health Organization and Mayo Clinic diagnostic criteria.

Results: Among 28,252 responders of known sex and age, eight cases of MM were observed (6.8 expected). Four of these cases were observed in responders younger than 45 years at the time of diagnosis (1.2 expected). A slight deficit of MM cases was observed in responders older than 45 years (4 observed, 5.6 expected).

Conclusion: In this case series, we observe an unusual number of MM cases in WTC responders under 45 years. This finding underscores the importance of maintaining surveillance for cancer and other emerging diseases in this highly exposed population.

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