Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital is investigating after five nurses on the fifth-floor maternity unit developed benign brain tumors. A total of 11 employees raised health concerns. The hospital ruled out environmental risks such as masks, water supply, x-rays, and chemotherapy. The Massachusetts Nurses Association is conducting an independent investigation, stating that the hospital’s testing was not comprehensive. The American Cancer Society notes that for a cancer cluster to be defined, occurrences must be the same type, in the same area, with the same cause, affecting a greater number of people than expected. Federal health and safety officials have not commented on the matter. The hospital administrators assure staff and patients that there is no environmental risk at the facility. The investigation is ongoing, and additional weeks may be needed for results. The issue was brought to light by nurses with health concerns. The hospital cannot provide a predetermined conclusion to make the issue go away. It is stated that cancer occurrences are not uncommon, given that nearly 4 out of 10 people in the US develop cancer in their lifetimes.
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