The Act set aside funds for those exposed to toxins while working at ground zero . A decision on which types of cancer will be treated is expected soon . Retired officer Ernie Vallebuona was diagnosed with non - Hodgkin 's lymphoma . He says he will ` ` be a happy man '' if he can afford co - payments , parking costs .
Zadroga Act set aside funds for those exposed to toxins while working at ground zero . A decision on which types of cancer will be covered is expected soon . Retired officer Ernie Vallebuona was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin 's lymphoma . He says he 'll `` be a happy man '' if he can recoup co-payments , parking costs .