Fifth Ward, cancer and Houston

Houston's Fifth Ward cancer cluster leads to groundbreaking research
On Thursday, people in Fifth Ward signed up for a landmark study that could determine who is at risk of cancer, but there is still some skepticism.
Fifth Ward Cancer Cluster exposed in new documentary | CW39 HOUSTON
Wednesday night, a screening of the documentary "Fifth WArd Exposed: Community, Contamination, Cancer" was hosted at the Deluxe Theater on Lyons Avenue. Area residents and families living in the neighborhood for decades,
Residents in Houston's Fifth Ward cancer cluster begin signing up for groundbreaking study
On Thursday, people in Fifth Ward signed up for a landmark study that could determine who is at risk of cancer, but there is still some skepticism.
Fifth Ward cancer cluster documentary premieres in conjunction with screening program
The event aimed to raise awareness about ongoing health risks and encourage residents to participate in free cancer screenings.
Houston’s Fifth Ward residents offered free cancer screenings as water, soil testing continues
The cancer screening initiative comes weeks after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its first round of soil testing results from the area, which found elevated levels of highly toxic chemical compounds at some locations.
Officials push for Fifth Ward residents to participate in study as cancer cluster concerns continue
HOUSTON — A Houston City Council member is partnering with other organizations to launch an effort to better study a community where cancer clusters have been detected.
Free cancer screening offered to Fifth Ward residents exposed to water and soil contamination
In a partnership with Councilmember Plummer’s office, a nonprofit organization has launched efforts to catch cancer early in Greater Fifth Ward.
Residents of Houston's Fifth Ward cancer cluster to be screened for cancer indicators
Residents in a Fifth Ward cancer cluster will soon be part of an inaugural cancer screening study that will be replicated across the country. Council Member Dr. Letitia Plummer secured funding for the study from the National Minority Quality Forum.
Fifth Ward Cancer Cluster exposed in new documentary
Wednesday night, a screening of the documentary “Fifth WArd Exposed: Community, Contamination, Cancer” was hosted at the Deluxe Theater on Lyons Avenue. Area
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Fifth Ward residents angry with creosote testing limitations as EPA presents first home soil results
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New cancer detection program launches in Fifth Ward to combat health crisis
A new early cancer detection program, the Cancer Stage Shifting Initiative (C-SSI), has been launched in Houston's Fifth Ward to combat rising cancer rates in historically underserved communities.