‘More stressful than cancer’: treatment experiences lived during Hurricane Maria among breast and colorectal cancer patients in Puerto Rico

‘More stressful than cancer’: treatment experiences lived during Hurricane Maria among breast and colorectal cancer patients in Puerto Rico

Abstract Background In September 2017, Hurricane Maria, a Category 4 storm, struck Puerto Rico, causing widespread structural damage, prolonged power outages, and severe flooding. The devastation profoundly affected the island’s infrastructure and population. Patients with chronic diseases, particul...

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Main Authors: Vivian Colón-López, Yara Sanchez-Cabrera, Marievelisse Soto-Salgado, Karen J. Ortiz-Ortiz, Troy Quast, Maria E. Fernandez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Puerto Rico
Colorectal and breast cancer patients
Health services
Natural disasters
Emergency preparedness
Hurricane María
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22772-7
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