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Climate Change and Cancer Care: A Policy Statement From ASCO.

Authors :
Bernicker, Eric
Averbuch, Steve D.
Edge, Stephen
Kamboj, Jasmine
Khuri, Fadlo R.
Pierce, Jennifer Young
Schiller, Joan
Sirohi, Bhawna
Thomas, Alexandra
Moushey, Allyn
Phillips, Jonathan
Hendricks, Carolyn
Source :
JCO Oncology Practice; Feb2024, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p178-186, 10p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article focuses on ASCO's commitment to addressing the impact of climate change on cancer, emphasizing specific actions guided by its mission pillars of research, education, and quality. Topics include ASCO's endorsement of climate change as a public health crisis, its support for evidence-based policies to reduce the health burden from climate change, and its collaboration with the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26881527
Volume :
20
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
JCO Oncology Practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175477718
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1200/OP.23.00637