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Researchers descend on cancer cluster community to find cause of deadly disease
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- Additional environmental testing began in Ladera Ranch, a wealthy Southern California community, after six cases of the rare cancer Ewing sarcoma raised significant concerns among residents.
- Cal State Fullerton students and researchers collected samples from three local parks to investigate potential environmental links to the cancer cases, with results expected as early as the end of the week.
- Residents have demanded that the homeowners association stop spraying pesticides, although no clear evidence currently links pesticide use to the cancer outbreak.
- A 2024 county-level review found no unusual cancer patterns, but the community called for a more focused assessment due to limited data.
- Ewing sarcoma, a rare cancer primarily affecting children and teens, has seen an unusually high number of cases and deaths in and around Ladera Ranch, prompting additional research efforts from USC.
