Cancer Alley in Louisiana

Roger shares his family's experience with cancer, noting that two of his sisters have been diagnosed with breast and lung cancer. He believes the increase in cancer cases is linked to nearby plants, as the area is known as 'cancer alley.' Roger describes the difficulty of living in this environment, where people are dying younger compared to previous generations.

What types of cancer have affected Roger's sisters?

• Breast and lung cancer

• Skin and colon cancer

• Prostate and liver cancer

• Thyroid and pancreatic cancer

What does Roger believe is the cause of the high cancer rates in his area?

• Genetic factors

• Industrial plants

• Dietary habits

• Lack of healthcare

What nickname is given to the area where Roger lives due to its high cancer rates?

• Cancer Valley

• Cancer Alley

• Cancer Zone

• Cancer District

How does Roger describe the experience of living in 'cancer alley'?

• Calm and peaceful

• Horrible and distressing

• Safe and secure

• Exciting and vibrant

According to Roger, how has life expectancy changed in his community?

• There is no change in life expectancy

• Life expectancy has remained the same

• People are dying younger

• People live longer now