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Climate change: why oncologists need to get involved.
1Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health; former Deputy Director of Harold Simmons Cancer Center, University of Texas Southwestern(retired); University of Virginia, Lung Cancer Research Foundation, Vienna, Virginia, USA. joanhschiller@gmail.com.
BJC Reports
|November 8, 2024
Summary
Climate change poses significant risks to cancer patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. Oncology professionals must educate stakeholders and advocate for climate action to mitigate these health impacts.
Area of Science:
- Environmental health
- Oncology
- Climate change impacts
Background:
- A warming planet presents serious threats to human health.
- These impacts extend to the care, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the profound effects of climate change on cancer care.
- To emphasize the professional obligation of oncology health care professionals to address these issues.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on climate change and health impacts.
- Analysis of the role of oncology professionals as trusted messengers.
- Identification of actionable strategies for mitigation and prevention.
Main Results:
- Climate change directly affects cancer patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
- Oncology professionals are uniquely positioned to advocate for climate solutions.
- Personal, local, national, and organizational actions are crucial.
Conclusions:
- Urgent need for oncology professionals to engage in climate change education and advocacy.
- Mitigation and prevention strategies are essential to protect cancer patients.
- Collective action is required to address the intersection of climate change and cancer.
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