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Reducing the Impact of Climate-Induced Events on Patients and Oncology Staff

Although 2023 made headlines as the hottest year in human history,1 drawing the world closer to breaching the goals outlined in the Paris Agreement to substantially reduce global greenhouse gas emissi...

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Record-breaking temperatures in 2023 and 2024, attributed to climate change, are leading to severe environmental impacts, including rising sea levels and increased wildfires. A study noted a significant correlation between elevated temperatures and rising cancer incidence, particularly among women in the Middle East and North Africa, with breast and ovarian cancers noted to increase substantially. The effects of particulate matter from wildfires heighten cancer risks, thus necessitating urgent disaster preparedness and support for vulnerable populations affected by climate-related emergencies.

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Reducing the Impact of Climate-Induced Events on Patients and Oncology Staff

  • by Jo Cavallo

  • March 24, 2026

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