Wildfire Smoke Exposure Associated with Increased Cancer Risk

ABSTRACT: According to a new study, exposure to smoke from wildfires is associated with lung, colorectal, breast, bladder, and blood cancers, highlighting the long-term health risks it poses.

Publication Details

Journal
Cancer Discovery
Published
2026-04-21
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1158/2159-8290.cd-nw2026-0042
Primary Topic
Fire effects on ecosystems
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Wildfire Smoke Exposure Associated with Increased Cancer Risk

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Fire effects on ecosystems
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Wildfire Smoke Exposure Associated with Increased Cancer Risk

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Abstract

ABSTRACT: According to a new study, exposure to smoke from wildfires is associated with lung, colorectal, breast, bladder, and blood cancers, highlighting the long-term health risks it poses.

Cancer Discovery
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 8%
Fire effects on ecosystems
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