PARIS, France -- Nearly half of cancers worldwide can be traced back to a known risk factor, primarily tobacco or alcohol, a huge global study found on Friday, which said that behavioural changes can help reduce the threat of disease. The study -- published in the Lancet and conducted as part of a...
Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo has filed a House resolution (HR) calling for an investigation by the lower chamber on the use of the government’s assistance funds for cancer care. Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo his, after the veteran solon and House leader was alarmed by reports that an...
The office of Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday, Aug. 14, highlighted the legacy of Philippine sports legend Lydia de Vega, who died of cancer at the age of 57. Lydia de Vega (Photo from Steph Mercado de Koenigswarter via Facebook) Duterte mourned the death of De Vega, once regarded as Asia’s...
Movie actor-turned-Leyte 4th district Rep. Richard Gomez, through a House Resolution (HR), has expressed the lower chamber’s sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family of Asian track and field legend Lydia de Vega-Mercado. Lydia de Vega De Vega-Mercado, dubbed the “Sprint Queen of Asia,”...
PBA Party-list Rep. Margarita “Migs” Nograles is looking for ways to help current and past Filipino Olympians following the death of track and field legend Lydia De Vega on Wednesday, Aug. 10. Lydia de Vega (Photo from Steph Mercado de Koenigswarter via Facebook) De Vega, who was once dubbed...
Former vice president Leni Robredo said on Monday, Aug. 1, that Filipinos should not forget the legacy of the late president Cory Aquino as “a woman of firsts” who led the fight for democracy. Former vice president Leni Robredo poses for a photo beside the portrait of democracy icon Cory...
Messages poured in on the commemoration of the 13th death anniversary of democracy icon, former President Corazon Aquino, who died in 2009 at age of 76 because of advanced colon cancer. A supporter of former president Cory Aquino visited her tomb at the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City on...
Coping with life after cancer through spirituality Cancer survivors begin a new happy chapter in their lives filled with happiness after overcoming the battle with the big C. Fear, doubt, and worry, however, may strike them anytime. Will my cancer come back? Have I fully recovered? It is human to...
Sustainable nail polish brand strengthens advocacy efforts with the Philippine Foundation for Breast Care Inc. From left Ogie Rodriguez, Juni Del Rosario, Millet Ilagan, Jennifer Angeles, Malu Del Rosario, Lizette Lim, Philipp Renner, Marnie Jaranilla, Nathalia Jardin, and Tim Michael UK-formulated...
The Navotas City government offered free cervical cancer screening and chest X-ray to its residents on Tuesday, May 17. Around 220 women living in the city underwent visual inspection of cervix with acetic acid (VIA) screening test in 11 health centers, according to the city government. "Due to the...
Introducing a free breast cancer information source made by a high school junior By CARLA PARAS SISON In the Pink, a free mobile app and website for breast cancer treatment and management, was launched at the online forum called “Thrive, Not Just Survive” in early May. Created by a high school...
By Jun R. Ruiz Jr., M.D. Colorectal cancer is an important preventable and treatable cancer, as it ranks as the third most common cancer in the Philippines. In 2020, an estimated 17,364 new patients in the country were reported to be diagnosed with colon and rectal cancer. The COVID-19 pandemic has...
