Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-2-2025

Identifier

DOI: 10.3390/cancers17132223; PMCID: PMC12248912

Abstract

Childhood cancer survivors (CCSs) are at increased risk for chronic health issues due to late effects of cancer and its treatment. We address the impact of environmental exposures, such as air pollution, tobacco smoke, extreme weather events, and pesticides, on the health and survival of CCSs. These environmental hazards have been associated with worsening health outcomes and decreased survival among CCSs on a global scale. We also highlight that providers at a major pediatric cancer center in the United States have limited knowledge and practical skills about environmental risk factors and how to reduce exposures. Our survey results show that pediatric oncology providers would find an environmental referral service helpful and useful in their department. Integrating environmental health into pediatric cancer care can empower patients and families, promote healthier behaviors, and potentially reduce morbidity and mortality in this vulnerable population.

Journal Title

Cancers (Basel)

Volume

17

Issue

13

PubMed ID

40647521

Keywords

childhood cancer survivors; environmental health; environmental referral service; pediatric cancer

Comments

This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

Publisher's Link: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/17/13/2223

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