<p>Dominic D&#39;Amico, a<strong>&nbsp;</strong>St. James man who worked at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks, was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;</p>


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