Health & Fitness
A Fall Saved This 9/11 Survivor's Life
An accidental fall revealed a hidden cancer caused by toxic dust exposure at Ground Zero nearly 25 years earlier.
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For 84-year-old Nicholas Bonamassa, life was filled with walks with his dog and time with his family. But nearly 25 years after he survived the 9/11 attacks just blocks from his office, the tragedy resurfaced in a shocking and unexpected way.
A simple fall while playing with his dog led to a startling discovery at Hackensack Meridian Southern Ocean Medical Center: a rare and aggressive cancer called mesothelioma, a direct result of his exposure to toxins at Ground Zero.
Follow Nick’s incredible story as his doctors, thoracic surgical oncologist Rachel NeMoyer, M.D., and hematologist oncologist Hameem Kawsar, M.D., navigate his treatment for a disease that lay hidden for decades. Discover how a chance accident uncovered a silent killer and how Nick is now fighting back with hope, faith, and cutting-edge immunotherapy. His journey is a powerful testament to resilience and a crucial warning about the long-lasting health effects of 9/11.
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