Lorena Villalobos Villalobos

Lorena Villalobos Villalobos, a 44-year-old woman from Quebrada Ganado de Garabito in Puntarenas, shared her journey of battling breast cancer after discovering a lump in her breast despite a recent normal mammogram. Faced with delays in public healthcare due to a cyberattack on the health system, she opted for private medical examinations, which ultimately expedited her diagnosis and treatment. Villalobos emphasized the importance of timely medical intervention and financial sacrifice in her experience, which included surgeries, chemotherapy, and navigating the complexities of single motherhood while managing her health. Her story highlights the challenges and resilience of patients in the healthcare system.