Fifth Ward, cancer cluster

Officials push for Fifth Ward residents to participate in study as cancer cluster concerns continue
HOUSTON — A Houston City Council member is partnering with other organizations to launch an effort to better study a community where cancer clusters have been detected.
Residents in Houston's Fifth Ward cancer cluster begin signing up for groundbreaking study
A devastating cancer cluster in Houston's Fifth Ward is now leading to groundbreaking research. On Thursday night, the first people signed up for a landmark study that could determine who is at risk of cancer and eventually help others across the country.
Free cancer screening offered to Fifth Ward residents exposed to water and soil contamination
In a partnership with Councilmember Plummer’s office, a nonprofit organization has launched efforts to catch cancer early in Greater Fifth Ward.
Houston’s Fifth Ward residents offered free cancer screenings as water, soil testing continues
The cancer screening initiative comes weeks after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its first round of soil testing results from the area, which found elevated levels of highly toxic chemical compounds at some locations.
Fifth Ward Cancer Cluster exposed in new documentary
Wednesday night, a screening of the documentary “Fifth WArd Exposed: Community, Contamination, Cancer” was hosted at the Deluxe Theater on Lyons Avenue. Area
Residents of Houston's Fifth Ward cancer cluster to be screened for cancer indicators
Residents in a Fifth Ward cancer cluster will soon be part of an inaugural cancer screening study that will be replicated across the country. Council Member Dr. Letitia Plummer secured funding for the study from the National Minority Quality Forum.
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Wednesday night, a screening of the documentary "Fifth WArd Exposed: Community, Contamination, Cancer" was hosted at the ...
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New documentary sheds light on Fifth Ward Cancer Cluster
The event aimed to raise awareness about ongoing health risks and encourage residents to participate in free cancer ...