Is Breast Cancer Covered by the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund?
Key Takeaways
Both female and male breast cancer are covered by the World Trade Center Health Program, with male breast cancer certified under the rare-cancer category. Breast cancer diagnosed at least four years after first 9/11 exposure may be certified as 9/11-related, qualifying you for free treatment through the WTC Health Program and compensation through the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.
What is the latency period for 9/11 breast cancer?
Minimum latency4 years (most solid cancers)
Breast cancer follows the four-year minimum latency rule for solid cancers and cannot be certified if diagnosed within four years of first 9/11 exposure. Certification also requires enrollment in the WTC Health Program and a finding that 9/11 exposure was substantially likely to be a significant factor in causing the cancer.
This page is being expanded with detailed guidance on breast cancer exposure history, symptoms, and the compensation process. For the full list of covered cancers, see our Covered Conditions page, or request a free case review to find out whether your diagnosis qualifies.
Filing a 9/11 breast cancer claim
Certification by the WTC Health Program qualifies you for free medical treatment and can support a compensation claim through the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Attorney fees for VCF claims are capped at 10% by federal statute.
July 22, 2026. Figures and deadlines may change — confirm the details that apply to your claim.
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