Rum Jungle’s uranium mining gives cancer to a whole family
I was very interested to read your article ( http://uranium-news.com/2010/09/04/deplorable-history-of-australias-uranium-mining-impact-on-aboriginals/
regarding the devastation caused by uranium mining. I have a father, uncle and two aunts who all worked at Rum Jungle in the 1960′s. My father and uncle passed away in their 60′s due to lung cancer. My aunt in her 60′s due to breast cancer and my other aunt who is still with us today has also had breast cancer. Surely this cannot be a coincidence and I would like to know if you have any more information with regards to the health impact that the Rum Jungle uranium mine has had on past workers. – Kirsten Johnson kirstjohn@aapt.net.au
Hey Kirsten,
Am starting my quest for information to make a claim on behalf of Judy, Peter, Kevin and my father in law. Cec Dickinson who died of lung cancer 1979 aged 70, and of course myself. will keep you posted,
Love Aunt Janet Janet Dickinson nee Litchfield dickinsonjanet@hotmail.com
Janet Dickinson nee Litchfield,
I am Kirsten Johnson’s aunt, and sister to Judy, Peter and Kevin Litchfield who passed away with cancer. all having worked at Rum Jungle in the 50′s. My father in law also passed away in 1979, aged 70 from lung cancder, he worked at Rum Jungle for 20 years from 1958. I have just recently been diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer which is not connected to my breast cancer. I am starting a program of radium and chemo on Aug 15. I have been told my chances are good. We shall see.
Any other people who have been affected by cancer from Rum Jungle. Janet Dickinson nee Litchfield dickinsonjanet@hotmail.com
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