Hypofractionation may help reduce the impact of radiotherapy on the environment
Recent research suggests a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions with de-escalation per cancer patient
Redispensing cancer medicines means caring for the environment
Some initiatives show that collection and distribution of unused medicines can help tackle drug waste, with a potential impact on emissions associated to oncology therapies
The sunscreen dilemma – how to make skin cancer prevention environmentally friendly?
The use of sunscreens is essential to protect the skin from UV exposure, but they may enter waterways damaging the ecosystem
How much ‘green’ is cancer research?
Clinical trials have an impact on the environment, and novel approaches may help researchers reshape their activities toward a greater sustainability
A net-zero emission oncology is made by small actions
Green oriented practical tips encompass a reorganisation of waste disposal and pathology testing at single centres which may result in a reduction of the carbon footprint of cancer care globally
Extreme weather, extreme problems in oncology
This summer, photos of New York covered by smoke spread widely catching global attention on the massive wildfires in Canadian forests that caused that apocalyptic scenario. But why should we as oncologists be concerned about such events?