“The sorrow in his eyes says it all”: Fox News reporter Eric Shawn shares a concerning HEALTH update after being diagnosed with cɑ:ncer — a message that has left many deeply heartbroken

Fox News reporter Eric Shawn revealed that he was recently diagnosed with cancer and suffers from respiratory issues due to exposure to toxins following the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

During a live broadcast for the 24th anniversary of the deadly terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in New York, Shawn, 68, opened up about his health struggles after reporting at Ground Zero.

“It is hard to believe that it has been nearly a quarter of a century since that day,” he said. “Today, again, we all gather here to remember what was lost.”

“While 2,977 people were murdered here that day, the number who have died from 9/11-related illnesses has increased from the toxic dust that was released,” he added.

Shawn explained that according to the CDC, 48,000 people have reported 9/11-related cancers, with nearly 10,000 diagnoses in just the past year. Additionally, more than 3,700 first responders have died since 9/11, including 2,300 who had cancer.

The veteran journalist then revealed that he is a part of that large number of people impacted.

“I have two different diagnoses under the World Trade Center Health program,” he shared, referring to the federal health care program that provides medical monitoring and treatment to responders and survivors, many of whom have developed various diseases due to their exposure to carcinogens like jet fuel, mercury and asbestos.

Shawn explained that he suffers from respiratory issues, including bronchitis, and was diagnosed with cancer this year. However, he stressed that he’s extremely lucky.

“If you were below Canal Street, basically, you were exposed to the dust. I was here reporting on it. That’s what happened with me,” he continued. “I mean, I’m very, very lucky. I think of all those who are suffering much greater… I’ve lost a few friends from this, of course.”

“Back then, I remember thinking, maybe in 20, 30 years I’ll get something. Well, here it is, 24 years. But I think of everyone who suffered far greater than I,” he said, noting that it’s taken a toll on so many people. “We’re all in this together. I mean, we are. We are all in it together.”