Melanoma of the skin is the fourth most common cancer in the 9/11 population of responders and downtown NYC residents, area workers, students and others, as recently reported by the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP). Melanoma was certified as 9/11-related in 3,860 people, including about 2,300 responders and about 1,600 downtown area civilians – downtown residents, students, office workers, and visitors.
