Breast cancer is recognized as the most prevalent form of cancer, both locally and globally. Photo from Pixabay In the Philippines, experts say that breast cancer is the leading type of cancer, necessitating greater awareness and preventive measures. In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month...
Breast cancer is the fifth leading cause of death in the world. The Philippines had the highest incidence of breast cancer among Asian countries and ranked ninth highest in the world in 2019. Risk factors and development of breast cancer can be genetic or lifestyle related. Treatment is...
LOVELY LADIES IN GREEN From left: Nikki Tang, Jacqueline Michelle Cañiza-Lim, Dr. Lauren Lior Liechtenstein, Cong. Shernee Tan, and Crystal Jacinto For over two decades, the Philippine Cancer Society has helped raise millions through its Best Dressed Women of the Philippines Awards Ball. It’s...
Prudence Foundation works to teach financial literacy to children. Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm in Asia and Africa of Prudential, Pru Life UK’s parent company, in partnership with JA Philippines, are thrilled to announce the official relaunch of its financial literacy...
Tingog Party-list Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez Leyte-based Tingog Party-list plans to tap P3 million from their medical assistance fund to cover the biopsy test cost of 200 patients in a bid to expand lung cancer screening access in the Philippines. ...
Undersecretary Maria Rosario S. Vergeire emphasized the Department of Health's (DOH) commitment to addressing thyroid cancer by prioritizing the development of comprehensive guidelines for standardizing patient care during the National Thyroid Awareness Week webinar series on Sept. 25. Photo from...
A non-government organization (NGO) launched on Thursday, Sept. 14, a comprehensive patient manual for breast cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers detailing their journey to wellness and to further increase the public's awareness of the disease. (Manila Bulletin photo) ICanServe Foundation,...
From the presentaion of Dr. Pan-Chyr Yang, chair professor of the National Taiwan University’s College of Medicine SINGAPORE—Lung cancer kills more people in Asia than anywhere else in the world, but a consensus reached by 19 experts from across Asia suggests that deaths from the disease could...
From the presentation of Singapore-based health economist Chris L. Hardesty SINGAPORE—A health economist said on Tuesday, Sept. 12, that early lung cancer screening of the current generation's at-risk populations will enable the Philippines to save about US$22 million. In a media briefing on the...
YOU CAN HAVE MORE OF WHAT YOU GIVE AWAY From left: Pinky Antonio, Steven Tan, Talia Asuncion, Sheila Romero, Suzette Ayson, Robby Carmona, and Dey Dimaandal (Excel Panlaque, Lifestyle Asia / AGC PHC) This Friday, help roll out the red carpet for resilience, a trait we must put on and celebrate more...
The Antipolo City local government, together with several private entities and non-government organizations (NGOs), held a free breast and cervical cancer screening program for Antipolo City residents as part of its efforts to raise awareness among women regarding the importance of early detection...
The Philippines has an alarmingly high rate of premature cancer deaths, a senior government researcher said. Photo from Unsplash “If you look at the data in the Philippines, the rate of premature deaths is too high,” said Valerie Ulep, a senior researcher of the government...
