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Lung Cancer Research Foundation @lcrf.org · 18d

LCRF announces a new partnership w/ @ouchinternational.bsky.social. Sponsored by @astra-zeneca.bsky.social, the groups will back projects examining how environmental pollution & climate change impact #LungCancer risk, diagnosis, treatment & outcomes – and how to mitigate those effects: LCRF.org/OUCH

LCRF and OUCH International announce new research collaboration

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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · Sep 9

A new JAMA study finds LA’s Jan 2025 wildfires likely caused 440 excess deaths—over 14× the official toll of 31. Smoke, disrupted care, & system strain drove hidden losses.

Read: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Excess Deaths Attributable to the Los Angeles Wildfires From January 5 to February 1, 2025

This study aims to estimate the number of excess deaths attributable to the Los Angeles wildfires using an interrupted time series design.

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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · Sep 8

New in JAMA! Dr. Sonia Angell argues it’s time to reframe extreme weather as a health crisis and build resilience into public health. 🌍
Read here 👉 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Health and Extreme Weather Events

Wildfires, especially those that destroy property or claim human life, capture our attention. They are communicated to the public as “events,” with a beginning and an end. The large ones are memoriali...

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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · Sep 5

🌍 New in ecancermedicalscience: Climate change & cancer care shows how climate, pollution & biodiversity loss disrupt oncology + offers solutions. With OUCH members @roselledeguzman.bsky.social, Joan Schiller, Katie Lichter, & Seamus O'Reilly.

Read here: ecancer.org/en/journal/a...

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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · Aug 30

Nearly 2/3 of US drug manufacturing facilities are in counties hit by climate disasters, threatening critical medication supply. Study by Dr. Leticia Nogueira (OUCH-International) & et al. calls for resilient pharma supply chains. Read more: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

#ClimateHealth

Threats of Weather Disasters for Drug Manufacturing Facilities in the US

This study assesses the frequency with which climate-related disaster events affected counties with US drug production facilities.

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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · Aug 2

Lung cancer remains the deadliest cancer worldwide—and not all cases are linked to smoking.

On World Lung Cancer Day, OUCH-I highlights the need to address air pollution as a cancer risk factor.

Clean air is essential to cancer prevention.

#WorldLungCancerDay

Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · Jul 15

We're proud to see OUCH members Joan Schiller, Roselle de Guzman, Katie Lichter, & Seamus O'Reilly coauthor "Climate change and Cancer Care: Impacts and Implications for Patients and Healthcare Professionals" (in press, ecancer). A vital look at climate threats to cancer care. #ClimateHealth #OUCH

Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · Jun 29

Dr. Ed Balaban and colleagues gave an important talk in AMA’s webinar on how climate change is already affecting patients—from cancer risk to mental health.
Watch here: edhub.ama-assn.org/science-medi...
#ClimateHealth #OUCH

The Hidden Health Impacts of Climate Change

The first session in this Climate and Health Webinar Series features stories from physicians on how their patients are experiencing hidden climate impacts, including increased cancer risk, exposure to vector-borne diseases outside their historical range, and the mental health effects of climate change.

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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · Jun 17

In this new letter, Dr. Joan Schiller, founder of OUCH, raises urgent concerns about worsening air quality in Wisconsin—and calls for stronger accountability from regulators.
#CleanAir #ClimateHealth #PublicHealth
🔗 madison.com/opinion/lett...

Healthy, clean air should be a priority for Wisconsin | Joan Schiller

We just wrapped up Clean Air Month, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. But as a physician, I am deeply troubled that our agencies are patting themselves on

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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · Jun 15

At #ASCO2025, OUCH member Dr. Thomas Kuczmarski received the Young Investigator Award for his work on how climate factors like heat and air quality may raise infection risk in leukemia patients.

Learn more: www.fredhutch.org/en/news/cent...

#ClimateHealth #CancerCare #FredHutch #OUCH

American Society of Clinical Oncology honors Fred Hutch and UW hematology-oncology fellows

Five early-career Fred Hutch/UW researchers received prestigious Young Investigator Awards from Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation during this year's annual meeting of the American Society of Clinica...

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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · Jun 4

Earlier this weekend, OUCH-International members gathered for breakfast during #ASCO25 — a great opportunity to reconnect and discuss global efforts at the intersection of climate and cancer care! 🌎 #ClimateHealth #GlobalOncology #OUCH

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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · May 25

👏 Congrats to OUCH-I Chair & Founder Dr. Joan H. Schiller on winning the 2025 #EAOnc Remarkable Mentor in Oncology Award, a true leader in lung cancer research & mentorship! #LungCancer #Oncology #Mentorship #OUCH

Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · May 24

🌍 OUCH has signed the 2025 Declaration on Climate and Health—joining a united call for urgent action to protect health from the growing climate crisis. #ClimateHealth #OUCH-I #HealthEquity #ClimateAction

Read the full declaration: www.lung.org/policy-advoc...

A Declaration on Climate Change and Health

As leading public health, patient advocacy, nursing and medical organizations, we reiterate our longstanding commitment to addressing climate change as a public health issue. The statement below artic

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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · May 19

New article in CURE by OUCH Steering Committee Chair Dr. Joan Schiller warns: EPA rollbacks will increase air pollution—a known carcinogen—and lead to more lung cancer deaths. Clean air is cancer prevention. #ClimateHealth #LungCancer #OUCH

www.curetoday.com/view/epa-der...

EPA Deregulation Means More Air Pollution and More Cancer Deaths

CURE provides access to the cancer news, latest oncology research & expert insights that serve as a guide to every stage of the cancer experience.

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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · Apr 23

Recent New England Journal of Medicine article lays out a research agenda for climate and health: focused on equity, data gaps, and real-world impact. From heat to displacement, the risks are growing — so should the response.

📖 Read: nejm.org/doi/full/10....

#ClimateHealth #NEJM #HealthEquity

Climate Change and Human Health — A Research Agenda for Action | NEJM

A new report from the National Academy of Medicine proposes a research agenda to address climate-related health risks and data gaps, emphasizing equity, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · Apr 15

Lung cancer trends: While tobacco-related deaths are declining globally, air pollution (PM2.5)-linked mortality is increasing in countries like China & India. Time for stronger air quality policies. #LungCancer #PublicHealth #AirPollution #Tobacco
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Evolving trends in lung cancer risk factors in the ten most populous countries: an analysis of data from the 2019 Global Burden of Disease Study - PubMed

This study did not receive any funding support.

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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · Apr 9

In 2021, air pollution & tobacco caused over 1.5M lung cancer deaths globally. PM2.5 contributed 374K, and tobacco exposure led to 1.2M. Urgent action needed on health policies to address these disparities. #LungCancer #PublicHealth #AirPollution #Tobacco #GlobalHealth

doi.org/10.1186/s128...

Global lung cancer burden attributable to air fine particulate matter and tobacco smoke exposure: spatiotemporal patterns, sociodemographic characteristics, and transnational inequalities from 1990 to...

Background Air fine particulate matter and tobacco smoke exposure are primary risk factors for lung cancer. However, their recent global exposure levels, attributable burden, and patterns of inequalit...

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Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · Apr 8

The climate cost of cancer care is rising 🌍

Dr. Emer Lynch & team, with @seamusoreilly.bsky.social , outline key steps forward in JCO Oncology Practice. Editorial by ‪Dr. Jeffrey Peppercorn calls for urgent action.

Read: bit.ly/4cjHnRg
Editorial: bit.ly/42sjS4b

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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · Apr 7

Cancer care’s climate cost is rising. 🌍
Dr. Emer Lynch & team, with OUCH’s Dr. Seamus O'Reilly as senior author, outlines key steps forward in JCO Oncology Practice. Editorial by Dr. Peppercorn calls for urgent action.

Read: doi.org/10.1200/OP-2...
Editorial: doi.org/10.1200/OP-2...
#GreenOncology

Why We Should, and How We Can, Reduce the Climate Toxicity of Cancer Care | JCO Oncology Practice

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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · Apr 4

BMJ Oncology features research from OUCH members Dr. Roselle De Guzman & Dr. Joan Schiller on how pollutants contribute to cancer incidence and outcomes. Cleaner air isn't just an environmental issue; it's a public health necessity.

Read more: bmjoncology.bmj.com/content/4/1/...
#CancerResearch

Air pollution and its impact on cancer incidence, cancer care and cancer outcomes

Air pollution is an under-recognised global health threat linked to an increased risk of cancers and is due primarily to the burning of fossil fuels. This review provides a high-level overview of the ...

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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · Apr 2

We're expanding our impact! OUCH-International continues to advocate for oncology, climate, and health. Follow us on our new social media platforms for updates and join the movement! #ClimateHealth #Oncology #Advocacy

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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · Mar 31

Join us tomorrow, April 1 at 12 PM ET for a webinar on sustainable cancer care! Dr. Charlotte Bekker & Dr. Andrew Hantel will discuss the ethical & environmental impact of medication use & cancer treatment.

🔗 Join: us06web.zoom.us/j/8350492466...
#CancerCare #SustainableHealth

Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · Mar 13

📷 Just out: From rising cancer risks due to pollution to extreme weather shutting down treatment centers, healthcare must adapt. OUCH's Dr. Eric Bernicker & Dr. Joan Schiller break it down: medpagetoday.com/opinion/clim...
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#ClimateHealth #Oncology

Opinion | Cancer Care Changes With the Climate

Clinicians and health systems must adapt

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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · Mar 12

SC or IV monoclonal antibodies—Which is greener?
SC is more convenient but has slightly higher emissions due to increased dosage. A full switch in the Netherlands (2022) would add 12.2 tons CO2e—equal to driving 63,212 km. shorturl.at/g3LJJ
#SustainableHealthcare #Oncology

Environmental Impact Assessment of Intravenous Versus Subcutaneous Monoclonal Antibodies: A Carbon Footprint Analysis | JCO Oncology Practice

PURPOSEThe development of subcutaneous (SC) formulations for monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), as an alternative to conventional intravenous (IV) infusion, represents a shift in health care delivery. The ...

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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · Mar 4

OUCH-Intl's Affairs Committee had an engaging meeting uniting experts across disciplines and regions, planning for impact, strengthening collaboration, and sharing insights into global perspectives. We are committed to turning discussion into action as a global priority. Join us: ouchforclimate.org!

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