Language
English
Publication Date
7-2-2025
Journal
Cancers
DOI
10.3390/cancers17132223
PMID
40647521
PMCID
PMC12248912
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
7-2-2025
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
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.
Keywords
environmental health, pediatric cancer, environmental referral service, childhood cancer survivors
Published Open-Access
yes
Recommended Citation
Shakeel, Omar; Wood, Nicole M; Thompson, Hannah M; et al., "Environmental Exposures Increase Health Risks in Childhood Cancer Survivors" (2025). Faculty, Staff and Students Publications. 6368.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/baylor_docs/6368