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Climate Toxicity in Cancer Care: A Concept Analysis
Kaiyan Wang1, Haojun Huang1, Keying Guo1
1School of Nursing, Yanbian University, Yanji City, Jilin, China.
International Journal of Nursing Practice
|April 6, 2026
Summary
Climate toxicity, the harm between environmental issues and cancer care, is a growing concern. This study analyzes this concept, highlighting its impacts on cancer treatment and health equity.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Oncology
- Public Health
Background:
- Climate change and cancer treatment are interconnected global challenges.
- Climate toxicity describes the reciprocal harm between environmental degradation and cancer care, forming a 'cancer-climate' cycle.
- Existing research lacks a comprehensive framework to address this emerging concept.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the concept of climate toxicity within the context of cancer care.
- To establish a theoretical foundation for understanding the relationship between climate change and cancer treatment.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive concept analysis using the Walker and Avant framework.
- Extensive literature search across English and Chinese databases, including grey literature and interdisciplinary sources.
Main Results:
- Identified key attributes: dynamic environmental-healthcare interactions, extreme climate events, vulnerability inequities, and cumulative impacts.
- Delineated antecedents: high-carbon medical systems, extreme weather, carcinogen exposure, and inadequate climate knowledge among professionals.
- Consequences include treatment disruption, increased cancer burden, and expanded health inequities.
Conclusions:
- Climate toxicity is a systemic challenge at the nexus of environmental issues and cancer care.
- This analysis provides a foundation for multidisciplinary research and policy development.
- Addressing climate toxicity is crucial for developing climate-resilient and equitable healthcare systems.
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