Six Massachusetts hospital workers on same floor report getting brain tumors

theguardian.comPublished: 4/16/2025

Summary

Six staff members at a Boston-area hospital, including five nurses, have developed brain tumors after working on the same floor. All tumors are benign. Hospital investigations have found no environmental risks so far, but the process is ongoing. A labor union representing nurses has pledged to investigate independently due to concerns about the hospital's comprehensive testing and the number of employees consulted. The hospital acknowledges public misinformation but emphasizes staff safety as a priority.