Disruptions in Oncology Care Confronted by Patients with Gynecologic Cancer Following Hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico.

William A CaloMirza RiveraPablo A Mendez-LazaroSandra I Garcia-CamachoYanina M Bernhardt UtzEdna Acosta-PerezAna P Ortiz

Published in: Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center (2022)

This study provides firsthand information about the disruptions in oncology care experienced by and the resiliency of women with gynecologic cancer following hurricanes Irma and Maria. Our findings underscore the need to incorporate oncology care in the preparedness and response plans of communities, health systems, and government agencies to maintain adequate care for cancer patients during and after disasters such as hurricanes.

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