Five Massachusetts Nurses Develop Benign Brain Tumors: Coincidence or Cause?
Newton-Wellesley Hospital investigated five nurses on its fifth-floor maternity unit who developed benign brain tumors, along with six other employees reporting health concerns. A thorough investigation, including collaboration with government agencies, found no environmental risk factors, ruling out several potential sources such as water, masks, and nearby radiation. However, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is conducting an independent investigation, citing concerns about the scope of the hospital’s inquiry. The American Cancer Society notes that cancer occurrences, even in clusters, are relatively common.
John Q. Hosedrinker