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

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...

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...

🌍 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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

👏 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

🌍 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...

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...

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

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 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39968204/

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...

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 @ouchinternational.bsky.social

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

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

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 ouchforclimate.org 🌎

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

📷 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... @medpagetoday.bsky.social @gfriedman.bsky.social #ClimateHealth #Oncology

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

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!

🌎Join @ouchinternational.bsky.social on Feb 27 (5 pm 🇮🇪 time) for a webinar with Dr Mathilde Jalving & Cancer Trials Ireland Clinical Lead, Prof Seamus O'Reilly on climate change’s impact on cancer care & collaboration opportunities. 🔗 bit.ly/4hUfSQg #ESMO4CLIMATE #CancerResearch #Health #Oncology

Don’t miss our webinar on Feb 27 at 12 PM ET with Dr. Mathilde Jalving & Dr. Seamus O'Reilly on ESMO's work in climate & cancer. Learn about collaboration opportunities in the climate change & cancer space! 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/j/8244591216... #ClimateChange #CancerCare #ESMO

The North Pole just hit 20°C above average, nearing the melting point of ice 📷 Scientists warn that Arctic warming—now happening 4x faster than the global average—signals major climate shifts. Read more in The Guardian: theguardian.com/environment/... #ClimateCrisis #ArcticWarming

Lung cancer in never-smokers is rising, with air pollution a key factor, says WHO’s IARC. 200K cases in 2022 were linked to pollution. As smoking declines, environmental risks demand urgent action. Read more in The Guardian: lnkd.in/gKUuQT5Z #LungCancer #AirPollution