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Dartmouth Health launches program focused on the intersection of climate change and cancer care

Dartmouth Health launches the Division of Resilient and Sustainable Cancer Care at Dartmouth Cancer Center to study climate impacts on cancer treatment.
Researchers will examine how weather events and access to care affect treatment continuity, including winter transportation challenges.
The team will study environmental factors such as PFAS and radon exposure linked to cancer risk in New Hampshire.
The initiative aims to quantify healthcare emissions, noting the industry contributes to 10% of national greenhouse gas emissions.
Researchers will explore how cancer treatment and climate factors influence patient recovery and survival.
The program will examine whether cancer care itself contributes to climate change through waste and drug disposal.
Lichter aims to proactively align care with caregivers’ availability and winter weather conditions.
The division will tie local climate and weather data to patient records for retrospective studies.
The program will review disposal practices and chemicals used in cancer care for environmental impact.
The initiative emphasizes patient empowerment to reduce carbon impact in treatment choices.
Dr. Katie Lichter leads the new division as inaugural director, focusing on resilience and sustainability in cancer care.

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