Public health officials are investigating rare cancer cases in Eastern Kentucky children

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 1,418

Last Updated: 1 day, 15 hours ago

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The Kentucky Department for Public Health is investigating reports of an unusually high number of brain tumors diagnosed in Eastern Kentucky children.

Beth Fisher, a spokeswoman with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, told the Lantern the state is “aware of reports concerning a potential increase in pediatric brain tumor cases.”

It’s unclear how many cases are under investigation in that area.

Several public social media posts indicate four to …

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