Rare Cancers Addressed In Virtual Town Hall

The Center for Coalfield Justice held a virtual town hall meeting to update people who are concerned about rare cancers and pediatric cancers about progress with studies by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Heaven Sensky, a community organizer with the Center stated that progress has been minimal due to the coronavirus pandemic and a seemingly lack of interest from the Department of Health. Organizers want health officials to look into effects on health due to improper treatment and disposal of radioactive fracking waste. Department of Health officials were invited to attend the meeting but all declined invitations. A panel of experts updated the community on their research. Scientific Journalist Justin Nobel went into great detail of his studies of the effects of radioactive waste from fracking. He detailed several avenues of how radioactivity can enter the environment. Dr. Ned Ketyer from the Physicians for Social Responsibility reported on health symptoms and the way cancers develop. He also touched on the June 2020 Pennsylvania grand jury report finding acts of criminal negligence throughout the fracking industry and in the agencies tasked with monitoring public health. Sensky asked that anyone with concerns about their health or home environment contact the Center for Coalfield Justice and they will assist with your questions.