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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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    2023 and 2024 marked record high temperatures.

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    Rising temperatures correlate with increased cancer incidence, particularly in women.

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    Wildfire smoke increases exposure to particulate matter linked to various cancers.

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    Disaster preparedness is crucial for healthcare facilities in climate-related emergencies.

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    Patients should maintain updated medical records and vaccination statuses for 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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