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Courtney Clark, a 9/11 survivor, never initially considered herself as one, despite being near the Twin Towers on that fateful day.
Courtney Clark, a 9/11 survivor, never initially considered herself as one, despite being near the Twin Towers on that fateful day.
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She later discovered that she had been diagnosed with melanoma four times, directly linked to 9/11 as part of the World Trade Center Health Program.
She later discovered that she had been diagnosed with melanoma four times, directly linked to 9/11 as part of the World Trade Center Health Program.
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Courtney, now 44 and residing in Austin, Texas, reflects on the impact of the tragedy on her health and life.
Courtney, now 44 and residing in Austin, Texas, reflects on the impact of the tragedy on her health and life.
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She is a consultant, speaker, and author, focusing on adaptability and resilience, and is an adoptive mother due to her health conditions preventing her from having biological children.
She is a consultant, speaker, and author, focusing on adaptability and resilience, and is an adoptive mother due to her health conditions preventing her from having biological children.
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Courtney recalls the events of 9/11, describing the surreal atmosphere and the sudden disappearance of the second tower.
Courtney recalls the events of 9/11, describing the surreal atmosphere and the sudden disappearance of the second tower.
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Four years after 9/11, she discovered a mole that was diagnosed as invasive malignant melanoma, leading to multiple recurrences.
Four years after 9/11, she discovered a mole that was diagnosed as invasive malignant melanoma, leading to multiple recurrences.
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Her husband informed her about the World Trade Center Health Program, which prompted her to apply and provide detailed medical information.
Her husband informed her about the World Trade Center Health Program, which prompted her to apply and provide detailed medical information.
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The program certified her and confirmed that her health issues were linked to 9/11, including melanoma and asthma.
The program certified her and confirmed that her health issues were linked to 9/11, including melanoma and asthma.
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Courtney now undergoes annual check-ups with the program's doctors and additional scans and dermatologist visits.
Courtney now undergoes annual check-ups with the program's doctors and additional scans and dermatologist visits.
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She finds closure in sharing her story and helping others understand the long-term effects of the tragedy.
She finds closure in sharing her story and helping others understand the long-term effects of the tragedy.
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