While a number of books have looked at the intersection between human health in general and
other topics such as climate change or diet this book focuses specifically on cancer as it
impacts and is impacted by social justice issues. The massive explosion of research knowledge
of cancer immunology and genomics is holding out great promise of therapeutic advances yet
other human actions-climate change pollution business decisions advertising - are fostering
health inequalities as well as increasing risks. Those involved in cancer care and research are
in a unique position to let their experiences and knowledge inform the public yet very often
have not taken strong public roles when it comes to discussing issues surrounding tobacco
climate change and health risks financial toxicity of treatments and diet choices. Written by
a multidisciplinary team of authors and for medical oncologists cancer researchers
occupational health workers and related medical students residents and fellows this book
encourages oncologists to address public health care and the societal issues associated with
cancer risk. This volume discusses the overarching theme of environmental justice and oncology
focuses on business and cancer (such as clinical trials drug development and profits and
global disparities) as well as animals and cancer.
