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Green Perspectives in Radiation Oncology
Jennifer Le Guevelou1, David Ali2, Stéphane Supiot3
1Department of Radiation Therapy, Eugene Marquis Cancer Institute, Rennes, France.
European Urology Oncology
|June 12, 2025
Summary
Radiation oncology can reduce its carbon footprint through climate-smart practices like stereotactic body radiotherapy and telemedicine. These strategies, alongside government policies, are crucial for achieving net-zero healthcare emissions by 2050.
Area of Science:
- Environmental science and public health
- Oncology and radiation therapy
Background:
- The healthcare sector is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions.
- Achieving carbon net-zero healthcare systems by 2040-2050 is a global priority.
- Radiation oncology units have a substantial environmental impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the environmental impact of climate-smart practices in radiation oncology.
- To focus on the management of prostate cancer within radiation oncology.
- To identify strategies for mitigating the carbon footprint of clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Rapid review methodology.
- Assessment of climate-smart practices including stereotactic body radiotherapy and telemedicine.
- Analysis of strategies to streamline treatment workflows.
- Evaluation of geographic appropriateness in health care policies.
Main Results:
- Climate-smart practices in radiation oncology can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Stereotactic body radiotherapy, telemedicine, and streamlined workflows are key mitigation strategies.
- Geographic appropriateness in policy can further decrease the carbon footprint.
Conclusions:
- Implementing climate-smart practices in radiation oncology is essential for environmental sustainability.
- A combination of clinical strategies and supportive government policies is needed.
- Focusing on prostate cancer management provides a model for broader application in reducing healthcare's carbon footprint.
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