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NYC Thoracic Surgeon: For Many Patients, 9/11 Never Ended

NYC Thoracic Surgeon: For Many Patients, 9/11 Never Ended

A STAT opinion essay by a New York City thoracic surgeon reflects on patients still grappling with long‑term health effects linked to the Sept. 11 attacks. The piece urges sustained medical support and attention to ongoing needs.

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I’m a thoracic surgeon in New York City. For many of my patients, Sept. 11 is still not over - STAT