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cancer & environment

The environment around us can be both beautiful and harmful. There are toxins and other dangers that expose you to the risk of being diagnosed with cancer. Learn more about our environment and what it can mean for your cancer journey.

cancer and environment
environmental effects
sterigenics cancer willowbrook illinois
Breast Cancer
In Plain Sight

In a midwestern town, thousands of people who lived and worked near the medical medical device sterilization company Sterigenics experienced daily exposure to cancer-causing rates of ethylene oxide. Years later, the community is finally seeking justice.

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microplastics
Cancer & Environment
Tiny Particles, Huge Problems

All plastic products shed “microplastics” — minute particles that are infiltrating the water we drink, the air we breathe and even our own bodies. Research into the effects of microplastics is still young, but signs point to potentially devastating long-term impacts on the environment and human health.

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CALUMET RIVER pollution
Cancer & Environment
Cleaning Up the Calumet

For decades, industrial and manufacturing waste was dumped into the Grand Calumet River, turning the natural wilderness of the Calumet region into a polluted wasteland. But recent cleanup efforts aim to restore the river and surrounding region to a place of beauty once again.

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GREEN TRAVEL
Cancer & Environment
Running on Fumes

Planes, trains and automobiles are getting the “going green” treatment, showing promise for the future of healthier travel.

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safe sun
Cancer & Environment
Fun in the Sun: Safe Sun Week

Dermatologist Dr. Min Deng explains the importance of sunscreen as we approach the summer months, and how “Safe Sun Week” reminds people to protect their skin while beating the heat at the beach.

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DISABLED CANCER CARE
Cancer & Environment
Catching Up

Due to inaccessible equipment and inadequate training, cancer screening and care can feel more like a barrier than a benefit for people with disabilities. 

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PHOTOINTIATORS
Cancer & Environment
A Medical Menace

Photoinitiators are used in a variety of everyday objects—including medical instruments. A new study reveals how exposure to certain types of this chemical may pose a cancer risk.

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pfas
Cancer & Environment
The Pain of PFAS

PFAS are found in everyday products from makeup to food packaging and may increase cancer risk, but the U.S. has fallen short when it comes to protecting consumers from these “forever chemicals.”

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ZANTAC CANCER
Cancer & Environment
The Danger Unseen

A common medication used to treat acid reflux was taken off the market two years ago, but its health hazards—including cancer risk—are ongoing.

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CANCER IN INDIA
Cancer & Environment
No Ordinary House

India is a country of high cancer mortality rates and limited accessible resources, where many travel miles and miles to expensive cities for late-stage treatment, becoming houseless in the process. Wanting to help, one government official offered up his state house. Now, it’s a beacon of hope for cancer patients.

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CANCER ENVIRONMENT
Cancer & Environment
A Dirty Secret

The US is the top oil producer in the world, but emerging research is finding that a push for profit may come at the expense of citizens’ health.

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HEALTHY HOME
Cancer & Environment
Happy Home, Healthy You

A house is a sanctuary, but the materials used to create your home may be impacting your wellbeing. We deconstruct the toxins you can avoid to create a safer – and healthier – abode.

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CANCER CLIMATE
Cancer & Environment
The Cancer-Climate Conundrum

By now, we are well aware of the destruction that climate change can inflict upon our planet. But what about its detrimental effects on cancer risk, survival and the ability to get the care you need?

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9/11 CANCER LEGACY
(Y)our Stories
A Toxic Legacy

The health effects of the twin towers tragedy are only just recently being understood well.

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WFH COVID
Cancer & Environment
A Job Well Done

The fast-paced shift to WFH due to the pandemic can be especially difficult for cancer warriors and thrivers for a myriad of reasons. But it also opens a new door to employers meeting your needs.

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LIZZIE CARR
(Y)our Stories
Paddling for a Purpose

Environmentalist and Plastic Patrol founder Lizzie Carr found activism through one unusual journey: her treatment for cancer.

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CHEMICAL WARFARE
Cancer & Environment
Legacies of Chemical Warfare

More than 50 years after the Vietnam War, U.S. herbicide warfare programs have been associated with numerous health risks in veterans and civilians.

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MONSANTO
Cancer & Environment
One Bad Apple

For years, agrochemical company Monsanto has been hiding the truth about the cancer-causing herbicide glyphosate, but recent lawsuits have brought the truth to light.

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HAWAII SUNSCREEN BAN
Cancer & Environment
Something Fishy

Hawaii’s controversial sunscreen ban means a healthier ocean for both human and marine life, but some doctors worry new restrictions could lead to higher incidences of skin cancer.

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wildfire
Cancer & Environment
After the Fire

The 2018 wildfire season was reportedly the deadliest one yet, but survivors aren’t in the clear.

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hemp
Cancer & Environment
The Hemp Revival

Industrial hemp provides an all-natural, chemical-free alternative to countless materials. Could it help build a more cancer-free future?

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ASBESTOS AND MESOTHELIOMA
Cancer & Environment
Asbestos & Mesothelioma

Even naturally occurring asbestos can pose a health risk to unsuspecting populations. We explore what can be done to stay safe. The risks of commercial asbestos are well-known, but new research shows natural asbestos deposits could be just as dangerous.

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LAKE MICHIGAN
Cancer & Environment
Toxic Dumping

Lake Michigan is one of the world’s most abundant and most precious natural resources. But two hexavalent chromium spills in Indiana threaten the very livelihood of the Great Lake.

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