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WCLC 2024 | How will climate change affect the risk of developing lung cancer?

Leticia Nogueira, MD, American Cancer Society, Palm Harbor, FL, discusses the effects of climate change on lung cancer risk. With the increased incidence of unpredictable extreme weather events, ongoing treatment and recovery, as well as access to medical care may be impacted. The primary cause of global warming, fossil fuels, additionally exacerbates lung cancer risk due to various pollutants associated. This interview took place at the 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) in San Diego, CA.

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