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How to Access Benefits for Radiation Exposure

May 16, 2025

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Radiation exposure can have devastating effects on individuals and their families. Whether you are a veteran or a downwinder (someone who lived near nuclear test sites), knowing how to access benefits for radiation exposure is crucial. These benefits are designed to provide support for medical expenses, lost wages, and other hardships caused by exposure to

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Filed Under: Radiation Exposure Tagged With: cancers, Downwinders, Eligibility, Get Compensation for Radiation Exposure, Nuclear Industry Employees, Radiation Exposure, Radiation Exposure Compensation, Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), Radiation Exposure Compensation Program, Uranium Workers

How Radiation Exposure Caused Cancer in Downwinders

May 2, 2025

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Radioactive fallout from nuclear testing in the United States left a devastating legacy for thousands of Americans. Communities living downwind from test sites — commonly referred to as “downwinders” — were exposed to life-threatening radiation, leading to increased cancer rates. Let us explore how radiation exposure caused cancer in downwinders, identifying affected areas, types of

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Filed Under: Radiation Exposure Tagged With: Cancer from Radiation Exposure, Downwinders, Eligibility, Fallout, Get Compensation for Cancer from Radiation Exposure, Radiation Exposure, RECA claim form, thyroid cancer, Types of Cancer from Radiation Exposure, Types of Cancers

Survival Sagas: Tularosa Basin’s Heroes

March 21, 2025

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The story of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders® is both painful and inspiring. It is the story of a community subjected to tremendous suffering. Yet, it is driven by hope and resilience. These unsung heroes have endured challenges that many cannot fathom. For years, they have battled illnesses caused by radiation exposure without recognition from the

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Filed Under: Tularosa Basin Downwinders Tagged With: Cancer Compensation for Radiation Exposure Near Me, Cancer from Radiation Exposure, Compensation Options for Downwinders, Compensation Programs for Radiation Exposure, Downwinders, Downwinders Cancer Claims, Radiation Exposure, Tularosa Basin Downwinders

Can Radiation Exposure Lead to Thyroid Cancer Years Later?

February 7, 2025

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Radiation exposure has long been associated with an increased risk of developing thyroid cancer. This concern is especially important for populations like downwinders who lived in areas affected by radioactive fallout from nuclear test sites. But how does radiation exposure from years ago lead to thyroid cancer today? And what can those who were exposed

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Filed Under: Radiation Exposure Tagged With: Arizona, cancer, Downwinders, Nevada, nuclear tests, Radiation Exposure, Symptoms of Thyroid Cancer, thyroid cancer, Thyroid Cancer Radiation Exposure, Utah

Health Impacts of the Nevada Test Site on Downwind Communities

January 17, 2025

For years, the Nevada Test Site has been shrouded in mystery and controversy. Its legacy continues to affect many lives today, especially those who lived downwind of this nuclear test site during the 1950s and early 1960s. Here, we aim to shed light on these impacts, focusing on the health challenges faced by Downwinders® and

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