Childhood Cancer Cluster Confirmed in The Acreage
The Acreage Have Been Concerned Of Cancer Cluster Since Several Children Diagnosed With Cancer. The Florida Department of Health has confirmed a pediatric cancer cluster in The Acreage. According to The Miami Herald, an eight month study has found higher rates of brain tumors and brain cancer among children, especially girls. The … [Read more...]
More Brain Tumors Reported in The Acreage
More Victims Have Been Diagnosed With Brain Tumors In Acreage. Two more children in The Acreage have been diagnosed with brain tumors. The news comes just as an investigation into a possible cancer cluster in the Florida community is gearing up. The residents of The Acreage have been concerned about a cancer cluster since several … [Read more...]
Unveiling of The Acreage Cancer Cluster Study Delayed
Study Being Conducted in The Acreage Has Been Canceled. A news conference slated for today to discuss the results of a cancer cluster study being conducted in a Florida community, The Acreage, has been canceled.  According to The Palm Beach Post, release of the first phase of the study has been delayed so investigators can review … [Read more...]
The Acreage Cancer Scare: Tests Show Water, Soil at Two Schools OK
Water and Soil Samples taken from two Schools. Water and soil samples taken from two schools in The Acreage have tested negative for contaminants, according to a report on WPBF.com. Residents of The Acreage raised concerns earlier this summer that the Florida community might be the sight of a cancer cluster after several residents - … [Read more...]
Water Testing in The Acreage Set to Start
Water tests will soon begin in The Acreage. As we've reported previously, residents in that Florida community became concerned that the area could be a cancer cluster after several residents - including children - developed brain tumors. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), a cancer cluster is defined as a … [Read more...]
Some Residents of The Acreage, FL Worried
Concerns are Mounting Over A Possible Cancer Cluster. Concerns are mounting over a possible "cancer cluster" in a Florida community known as The Acreage. According to a report in The Palm Beach Post, several children and adults in the community have developed brain tumors. The brain tumor cases included a 5-year-old and a … [Read more...]