Study finds: Wildfires are making cancer recovery more difficult

Wildfires are extending hospital stays for lung cancer patients by two days on average, according to new research. Patients in wildfire-affected areas face longer recovery times due to poor air quality, housing instability, and disruptions in medical services. These factors complicate post-operative care and increase health risks for vulnerable patients.

As wildfires become more frequent and severe, healthcare systems are urged to develop strategies to protect high-risk patients. Hospitals have turned to telemedicine, makeshift clinics, or relocating patients, but these solutions aren’t always effective, especially when delays in treatment could be life-threatening. The rising threat of wildfires, driven by climate change, is further straining healthcare systems, exacerbating challenges for cancer patients and other vulnerable groups.

14-03-2025

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