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A string of rare childhood cancer cases in this California suburb has the community on edge - cnn.com

By Julia Vargas Jones

A string of rare childhood cancer cases in this California suburb has the community on edge - cnn.com

Residents of Ladera Ranch have tallied cancer cases and raised concerns about pesticides in parks and playing fields. Scientists say proving a cause is complicated.

On January 10, 2026, Lilly Dalton wrote her last Instagram post.
I cant believe Im making this post, but today I entered hospice care.
The 23-year-old from California who spent her childhood as an … [+19578 chars]

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