Town Sees Cluster Of Brain Tumor Cases

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More Than 12 Brain Tumor Cases Diagnosed In 7 Months. 2 video reports along with the article at the site. http://www.kmbc.com/health/16330197/detail.html#

Drinking water is one thing all of those diagnosed have in common. That is why a local reservoir, a source of the drinking water, will likely be one focus of the investigation.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it will look at any possible runoff near the reservoir and any possibility of contamination from a nearby hog farm. The CDC asked about manufacturing in the area past and present. Insulation used to be produced at a plant on the outskirts of town. Investigators will also look at pesticide use and the combination of chemicals that might be present, and anything those diagnosed with brain tumors have in common.

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