What's Behind California Rare Cancer 'Cluster'—Newsom Called To Investigate
Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom has been asked to start a state investigation into several recent cases of a rare childhood bone cancer called Ewing sarcoma in Ladera Ranch, Orange County. Health officials have not confirmed a cancer cluster or cause, but local leaders and residents are concerned that environmental factors like herbicide use might be involved.Key Facts
- At least six children in Ladera Ranch, California, have been diagnosed recently with Ewing sarcoma, a rare bone cancer.
- About 200 new cases of this cancer are diagnosed each year across the U.S.
- California Assemblymember Kate Sanchez formally requested Governor Newsom to launch a multi-agency state investigation.
- Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley asked the state health department to speed up its review of the cancer cases.
- Some residents worry that herbicides and pesticides used in the community could be linked to the cancer cases.
- The local maintenance company has paused some pesticide and herbicide use while reviewing their safety.
- U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli asked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to investigate any environmental causes and federal environmental law violations.
- Hundreds of residents attended a community meeting to demand a thorough investigation and transparency from officials.
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