9/11 NYC Firefighters are at higher risk of cancer years after the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Researchers have reported the presence of hundreds of compounds in ground zero dust, among them known carcinogens. Potential cancer-causing agents such as asbestos that coated the Trade Center buildings’ lower columns, and benzene, a component of jet fuel that caused uncontrollable fires when planes barreled into the twin towers, have been a cancer concern for researchers.

Responders are struggling to pay the medical bills caused by cancers.

Many suspect that this is the tip of the iceberg.

As new cases continue to emerge the financial burden adds to the tragedy of 9/11.