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September 11th First Responder David Jacobs says he's afraid he will not live long enough to walk his young daughter down the aisle. He says he's suffering from a number of respiratory illnesses that started to develop in 2008.

"I don't want to be a statistic. I'm on medications for my breathing, and it's very difficult. It's very very difficult," Jacobs said.

Jacobs is certainly not the only one feeling that way. On Saturday, he attended a conference with hundreds of World Trade Center rescue, recovery and cleanup workers to find out the latest information on their illnesses and the types of diseases others are developing.

"Sinus problems and nasal problems, lower airway disease, breathing problems like asthma, reactive airway disease, COPD, some gastrointestinal conditions and mental health consequences like post traumatic stress disorder, depression, panic disorder are quite prevalent in this community," said WTC Medical Program Director Scottie Hill.

The conference is a part of the World Trade Center Medical Monitoring Program which began in 2002. The program maintains data through coordination centers operated by Mount Sinai School of Medicine and the New York City Fire Department.

As part of the conference the group received information about benefits and resources available to those who are sick or may become ill in the future.

It's information David Jacobs and others are paying very close attention to as the 10th anniversary of the terror attacks approaches. Many say they're aware that these are problems they will be facing for years to come.

"It affects not only myself but my family and my child," said 9/11 First Responder Darren Guzman.

Attendees also received information about the James Zadroga Act, which is expected to provide health coverage and treatment starting in October.