A tumor cluster at Newton-Wellesley Hospital had nearly a dozen nurses wondering if their workplace was the cause. An independent review has found that the hospital environment is safe, with no evidence of any harmful chemicals, radiation, or other exposures that caused the tumors.

Review Details

According to the review, nine of the tumors were benign and two were malignant. The hospital’s maternity ward, where all the affected nurses worked, was found to be free from any potential health hazards.

The review, conducted by a professor with Harvard Medical School, concluded that the tumor cluster was not caused by the hospital. The findings should provide relief to the nurses and their families who were concerned about the potential health risks.

Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.