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Susan Farah-Wind on Coal Ash, Cancer Clusters, and Seeking Answers


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Susan Farah-Wind's daughter was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at age 16 while living in Mooresville, NC. She soon discovered that her daughter's cancer was part of a cluster of similar cancers, which led her down a path of seeking answers.

In this episode we chat about:

:: her daughter's symptoms and diagnosis

:: how she discovered the cancer cluster on her street

:: how and why she raised over $100k to fund research into the cause

:: how she discovered coal ash and its possible role in the identified cancer cluster cases

:: what she recommends for others to ensure their home and surrounding environment are safe

You can find her story on USA Today here. For more detailed information on the cancer clusters found in Susan's area, click here.

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