Cancer Risk

State agency moving after breast cancer cases found

Published in Medicine and Law Weekly, May 21st, 2004

A North Dakota Department of Human Services regional center intends to vacate its leased office space this fall, after a disease specialist reported an unusually high number of breast cancer cases among female workers there.

Six breast cancer cases were reported during a 3-year period among workers who replied to questions about their health, said Stephen Pickard, MD, a state Health Department epidemiologist. His report says one breast cancer case could normally be expected during the time frame.

Board members of the Dacotah Foundation, the building's owner, said in a statement that the building's indoor air is tested regularly and is considered...

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Source: Medicine and Law Weekly (2004-05-21)

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