---
id: 480b1884ae
section: health
first_reported: 2026-11-14 19:56 EST
updated: 2026-11-14 19:56 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
---

# 9/11-related death claims top 10,000 for first time

Claims for 9/11-related illness deaths have topped 10,000 for the first time, with cancer present in over 94% of Victims Compensation Fund awards.

Section: [Health](/new-york/section/life.md) · Entities: [September 11th Victim Compensation Fund](/new-york/wiki/september-11th-victim-compensation-fund.md)

## Coverage

- [New York Post – Metro](https://nypost.com/2026/11/14/us-news/claims-for-9-11-illness-deaths-have-topped-10000-for-the-first-time/), 2026-11-14 19:56 EST: 9/11-related death claims top 10,000 for first time as cancer deaths mount

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.