JAMA Oncol September 2023 PMID 37498574

Association of Wildfire Exposure While Recovering From Lung Cancer Surgery With Overall Survival.

Danlu Zhang, Yuzhi Xi, Daniel J Boffa, Yang Liu, Leticia M Nogueira

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The group shows a solid interest in understanding how wildfire smoke affects lung cancer patients, citing specific studies and data size, like the cohort of over 466,000 patients. They explore implications for health and climate change, with some posts emphasizing the need for better mitigation strategies and recognizing the research’s potential to inform policy changes.

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Most discussions agree that wildfire exposure negatively impacts lung cancer recovery, highlighting the research's validity and importance.

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Participants show moderate curiosity, engaging with the study's findings and implications for climate change and health strategies.

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Posts reflect deep engagement, referencing specific data points, such as the large cohort size and the association between wildfire exposure and survival outcomes.

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The discussions suggest the research could influence public health policies and climate change responses, emphasizing its significant real-world relevance.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates how exposure to wildfires after lung cancer surgery impacts long-term survival, finding that patients exposed to wildfires within certain timeframes after surgery have a higher risk of mortality.
  • Data was collected from the National Cancer Database and wildfire activity was tracked using NASA's Fire Information system, analyzing over 466,000 patients who underwent surgery for non-small cell lung cancer between 2004 and 2019.
  • Results indicate that wildfire exposure within 0-3 months and 4-6 months post-surgery significantly increases the risk of death, suggesting that wildfire-related health hazards may adversely affect lung cancer recovery and survival.

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Stephen V Liu, MD
@StephenVLiu · X

Report @JAMAOnc from @DrNogueiraL et al shows that wildfire exposure decreases survival after lung cancer surgery. Exposure to wildfires up to a year after discharge for curative-intent lung cancer (stage I-III) surgery worsened OS vs those unexposed. https://t.co/mhbPu555DT

Jul 31, 2023 · 21 likes · 7 shares · 28,901 followers View post →
Mike Hoerger, PhD MSCR MBA
@michael_hoerger · X

In a large @JAMAOnc study today (n=466,912), we see exposure to wildfire smoke increases mortality risk for people with #LungCancer. The same air cleaners & masks that reduce personal risk of C0VID can also help reduce the risk of #wildfire too. https://t.co/5yVh2b1L6s https://t.co/dI2t01Ba9b https://t.co/NY6rpGjZsv

Jul 27, 2023 · 15 likes · 7 shares · 39,248 followers View post →
Letícia Nogueira
@DrNogueiraL · X

As #Wildfires increasingly threaten property and life and erode air quality gains globally, remember vulnerability is a dynamic state As health professionals, we have a duty to develop better strategies for mitigating and adapting to #ClimateChange https://t.co/vDM37VQDdb

Sep 22, 2023 · 11 likes · 3 shares · 441 followers View post →
Tatiana Prowell, MD
@tmprowell · X

In a cohort study of 466 ,912 patients, those exposed to a wildfire during the 1st yr of recovery from #lungcancer surgery had worse overall survival than those who were unexposed. #ClimateChange is here & affecting human health.

Sep 22, 2023 · 10 likes · 13 shares · 60,345 followers View post →
JAMA Oncology
@JAMAOnc · X

Exposure to wildfire is associated with worse survival among lung cancer patients recovering from surgery, with implications for climate change adaptation efforts. https://t.co/yn22oXhxw6

Jul 27, 2023 · 9 likes · 6 shares · 49,410 followers View post →
Katie Lichter MD MPH
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Jul 27, 2023 · 7 likes · 1 share · 1,219 followers View post →

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RT @tmprowell: In a cohort study of 466 ,912 patients, those exposed to a wildfire during the 1st yr of recovery from #lungcancer surgery h…

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RT @tmprowell: In a cohort study of 466 ,912 patients, those exposed to a wildfire during the 1st yr of recovery from #lungcancer surgery h…

Sep 28, 2023 · 13 shares · 285 followers View post →
Mark Shapiro, MD
@ETSshow · X

@Sammy_Roth Thanks for sharing this I hope we can separate impact & amount of smoke from controlled burns vs that from out of control wildfires that are worsened/prolonged by climate change Regardless, the health impact should not be underestimated H/T @tmprowell https://t.co/BsZEqueQCW

Sep 28, 2023 · 25,834 followers View post →
Chronic Disease Research Group (CDRG)
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RT @JAMAOnc: Exposure to wildfire is associated with worse survival among lung cancer patients recovering from surgery, with implications f…

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JAMA Oncology
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Exposure to wildfire is associated with worse survival among lung cancer patients recovering from surgery, with implications for climate change adaptation efforts. https://t.co/uj5dxaNoG6

Sep 26, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 49,410 followers View post →
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RT @DrNogueiraL: As #Wildfires increasingly threaten property and life and erode air quality gains globally, remember vulnerability is a dy…

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RT @DrNogueiraL: As #Wildfires increasingly threaten property and life and erode air quality gains globally, remember vulnerability is a dy…

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Darcy Burbage, DNP, RN, AOCN
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RT @DrNogueiraL: As #Wildfires increasingly threaten property and life and erode air quality gains globally, remember vulnerability is a dy…

Sep 22, 2023 · 3 shares · 5,125 followers View post →
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RT @tmprowell: In a cohort study of 466 ,912 patients, those exposed to a wildfire during the 1st yr of recovery from #lungcancer surgery h…

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RT @tmprowell: In a cohort study of 466 ,912 patients, those exposed to a wildfire during the 1st yr of recovery from #lungcancer surgery h…

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RT @tmprowell: In a cohort study of 466 ,912 patients, those exposed to a wildfire during the 1st yr of recovery from #lungcancer surgery h…

Sep 22, 2023 · 13 shares · 11,685 followers View post →
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RT @tmprowell: In a cohort study of 466 ,912 patients, those exposed to a wildfire during the 1st yr of recovery from #lungcancer surgery h…

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Tara Herrmann, PhD
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RT @tmprowell: In a cohort study of 466 ,912 patients, those exposed to a wildfire during the 1st yr of recovery from #lungcancer surgery h…

Sep 22, 2023 · 13 shares · 1,985 followers View post →
Letícia Nogueira
@DrNogueiraL · X

As #Wildfires increasingly threaten property and life and erode air quality gains globally, remember vulnerability is a dynamic state As health professionals, we have a duty to develop better strategies for mitigating and adapting to #ClimateChange https://t.co/vDM37VQDdb

Sep 22, 2023 · 11 likes · 3 shares · 441 followers View post →
Mark Shapiro, MD
@ETSshow · X

RT @tmprowell: In a cohort study of 466 ,912 patients, those exposed to a wildfire during the 1st yr of recovery from #lungcancer surgery h…

Sep 22, 2023 · 13 shares · 25,834 followers View post →
Tatiana Prowell, MD
@tmprowell · X

In a cohort study of 466 ,912 patients, those exposed to a wildfire during the 1st yr of recovery from #lungcancer surgery had worse overall survival than those who were unexposed. #ClimateChange is here & affecting human health.

Sep 22, 2023 · 10 likes · 13 shares · 60,345 followers View post →
Dr. Joan Schiller
@joan_schiller · X

RT @StephenVLiu: Report @JAMAOnc from @DrNogueiraL et al shows that wildfire exposure decreases survival after lung cancer surgery. Exposur…

Aug 1, 2023 · 7 shares · 455 followers View post →
Andres F. Cardona
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RT @StephenVLiu: Report @JAMAOnc from @DrNogueiraL et al shows that wildfire exposure decreases survival after lung cancer surgery. Exposur…

Jul 31, 2023 · 7 shares · 8,851 followers View post →
Frank Weinberg
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RT @StephenVLiu: Report @JAMAOnc from @DrNogueiraL et al shows that wildfire exposure decreases survival after lung cancer surgery. Exposur…

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Tara Herrmann, PhD
@TaraHerrmannPhD · X

RT @StephenVLiu: Report @JAMAOnc from @DrNogueiraL et al shows that wildfire exposure decreases survival after lung cancer surgery. Exposur…

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Jill
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RT @StephenVLiu: Report @JAMAOnc from @DrNogueiraL et al shows that wildfire exposure decreases survival after lung cancer surgery. Exposur…

Jul 31, 2023 · 7 shares · 189 followers View post →
Thomas Pierret
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RT @StephenVLiu: Report @JAMAOnc from @DrNogueiraL et al shows that wildfire exposure decreases survival after lung cancer surgery. Exposur…

Jul 31, 2023 · 7 shares · 371 followers View post →
Stephen V Liu, MD
@StephenVLiu · X

Report @JAMAOnc from @DrNogueiraL et al shows that wildfire exposure decreases survival after lung cancer surgery. Exposure to wildfires up to a year after discharge for curative-intent lung cancer (stage I-III) surgery worsened OS vs those unexposed. https://t.co/mhbPu555DT

Jul 31, 2023 · 21 likes · 7 shares · 28,901 followers View post →
Urvi Shah
@UrviShahMD · X

Association of Wildfire Exposure While Recovering From Lung Cancer Surgery With Overall Survival | Surgery | JAMA Oncology | JAMA Network https://t.co/mN3BkKo289

Jul 28, 2023 · 4,072 followers View post →
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RT @michael_hoerger: In a large @JAMAOnc study today (n=466,912), we see exposure to wildfire smoke increases mortality risk for people wit…

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Ana I. Velázquez Mañana, MD, MSc, FASCO
@AnaVManana · X

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Jul 27, 2023 · 1 like · 6,463 followers View post →
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Mike Hoerger, PhD MSCR MBA
@michael_hoerger · X

In a large @JAMAOnc study today (n=466,912), we see exposure to wildfire smoke increases mortality risk for people with #LungCancer. The same air cleaners & masks that reduce personal risk of C0VID can also help reduce the risk of #wildfire too. https://t.co/5yVh2b1L6s https://t.co/dI2t01Ba9b https://t.co/NY6rpGjZsv

Jul 27, 2023 · 15 likes · 7 shares · 39,248 followers View post →
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Letícia Nogueira
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JAMA Oncology
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Exposure to wildfire is associated with worse survival among lung cancer patients recovering from surgery, with implications for climate change adaptation efforts. https://t.co/yn22oXhxw6

Jul 27, 2023 · 9 likes · 6 shares · 49,410 followers View post →
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