03:41 PM
Nov 16
2010

Clyde cancer cluster grows by another child

FULL STORY  Another child has been added to the childhood cancer cluster study in eastern Sandusky County.

State health officials confirmed Tuesday the child is between the ages of 5 and 9 and has been diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancerous tumor of the muscles.

08:34 PM
Sep 22
2010

State study can't uncover carcinogens in Sandusky County

Researchers have hit another dead end in the search for answers on the childhood cancer cluster in eastern Sandusky County. 

A radiation study released by the Ohio Department of Health this week identified no radioactive material or radiation fields that would have impacted community health in Clyde and nearby neighborhoods.  

12:15 PM
Aug 23
2010

Report: Cancer rates higher than expected in Port Clinton

PORT CLINTON

A study of cancer rates has found that the number of cancer cases diagnosed among residents of Port Clinton in 1996-2007 was greater than expected due to chance alone.

12:40 AM
Aug 08
2010

GOLDEN CHILDREN: Cancer Cluster families, communities still seek answers

While families continue to combat childhood cancer in eastern Sandusky County, answers are still elusive.

The Ohio EPA completed air, water and wildlife testing in the area and discovered no chemical or pollutant that constitutes as a smoking gun.

But a new survey could shed light on the cases.

01:29 AM
Aug 07
2010

GOLDEN CHILDREN: Hisey family soldiers on

Tanner Hisey's had a summer he'll long remember.

He shot an Osceola turkey on a Florida hunting trip, and he cascaded over the Jurassic Park waterfall at Universal Studios in Orlando.

This past week, he relaxed on a Michigan fishing trip with his dad, Dave, and little sister, Siera.

11:26 PM
Aug 05
2010

GOLDEN CHILDREN: Remembering Alexa

One year ago today, she drew her last raspy breath.

Snuggled in her parent's bed, surrounded by older sisters Abby and Amanda, brother Ethan, and parents Warren and Wendy, she chose a quiet moment just before dawn to slip away.

It was the end of her battle with brain cancer, a battle that consumed nearly a third of her young life.

10:16 PM
Jul 21
2010

Port Clinton residents worry about possible cancer cluster

PORT CLINTON

Less than 20 miles from where the Ohio Department of Health verified a childhood cancer cluster in Sandusky County, Port Clinton residents are wondering if they’re living in a cancer cluster of their own. 

11:00 PM
May 23
2010

Air clean in Clyde; cancer cluster remains a mystery

CLYDE

 

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency officials posted the results of a year-long analysis of Clyde air quality on its website this afternoon.

 

12:00 AM
Mar 05
2010

Clyde students win award for cancer cluster video

CLYDE

 

A group of 14 Clyde High School students walked the red carpet in Columbus on Thursday and accepted an award for a short film on the Clyde-area childhood cancer cluster.

 

12:00 AM
Feb 05
2010

JUST IN: Health department asks for cancer cluster study participation

CLYDE

 

If you or a close family member were diagnosed with cancer and you live in eastern Sandusky County, health officials are asking for your help.

 

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