Cancer and Society

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xiv

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2. Tobacco and Social Justice

   • Eric H. Bernicker

   Pages 1-10

3. Climate Change and Cancer

   • Nathaniel T. Matthews-Trigg, Jennifer Vanos, Kristie L. Ebi

   Pages 11-25

4. Pollution, Cancer Risk, and Vulnerable Populations

   • Megan E. Romano, Olivia J. Diorio, Mary D. Chamberlin

   Pages 27-38

5. Causes, Consequences, and Control of High Cancer Drug Prices

   • Bishal Gyawali

   Pages 39-57

6. Clinical Trials: Not for the Poor and the Old

   • Mary K. Clancy

   Pages 59-77

7. Global Disparities: Can the World Afford Cancer?

   • Haydee Cristina Verduzco-Aguirre, Enrique Soto-Perez-de-Celis, Yanin Chavarri-Guerra, Gilberto Lopes

   Pages 79-94

8. Cancer Quackery and Fake News: Targeting the Most Vulnerable

   • David H. Gorski

   Pages 95-112

9. The Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Pathology and Imaging

   • Stephen T. C. Wong

   Pages 113-120

10. The Hippies Were Right: Diet and Cancer Risk

    • Renee E. Stubbins, Eric H. Bernicker

    Pages 121-129

11. Protons and Prejudice: Finding Sense and Sensibility in the Development of a Costly Medical Therapy

    • Andrew M. Farach

    Pages 131-141

12. The Ethics of Animal Use in Cancer Research

    • Bernard E. Rollin

    Pages 143-152

13. The Ecology of Cancer

    • Beata Ujvari, Jay Fitzpatrick, Nynke Raven, Jens Osterkamp, Frédéric Thomas

    Pages 153-174

14. Back Matter

    Pages 175-178

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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. 

• cancer
• social justice
• cancer and social justice
• oncology
• oncology and social justice
• oncology and research
• cancer immunology
• genomics
• cancer care research

“The author is targeting all physicians, particularly those who treat cancer, in an attempt to focus their attention on social injustice as it relates to oncology. … The most up‐to-date and impactful information on the broad range of topics this book covers can best be obtained from the current journal literature. The idea behind this book, which is a good one, is to agglomerate a series of essays on related social topics.” (Derek Raghavan, Doody's Book Reviews, August 09, 2019)

• Cancer Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, USA

  Eric H. Bernicker

Eric H. Bernicker, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College

Director of Thoracic Medical Oncology, Houston Methodist Cancer Center

Houston, Texas

USA

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