Kasuso Foundation, a non-profit volunteer-based organization dedicated to providing free breast cancer detection services, has sought a portion of the administration's P10.1 billion worth of confidential funds for 2024 to further help Filipinas suffering from the disease. Photo courtesy of...
A fellow from the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) found that only 1 percent of eligible Filipinas are getting tested for breast and cervical cancer. Valerie Gilbert Ulep, a senior research fellow at PIDS, stated that screening for breast and cervical cancer in the country "could...
BUTUAN CITY – A policewoman from the Police Regional Office-13 has donated breast milk in a display of kindness and support for the health and well-being of infants, particularly those who are premature, ill, or unable to access their mother's milk. “There is immeasurable happiness in helping...
Early breast cancer detection leads to immediate treatment and a significantly lower cost of medical expenses, breast cancer advocates said in Kapihan sa Manila Bay media forum on Wednesday, April 19. Kasuso Philippines Foundation for Breast Care Inc. Trustee/Volunteer Aileen Antolin noted that...
(Photo courtesy: Unsplash) Women who have not given birth are more prone to have breast cancer, a specialist from the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) said on Wednesday, April 19. PGH Cancer Institute Chairman Dr. Jorge Ignacio said that this has something to do with “estrogen stimulation.”...
Actress AJ Raval recently got the attention of netizens posting a photo of her holding what seemed to be breast implants. That she had a bandage wrapped around her torso added to speculation that she had her implants removed finally. Note that it was something she has been planning to do for some...
Men are also at risk from breast cancer. Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Cancer Institute Chairman Dr. Jorge Ignacio on Thursday, March 23, admitted that there is no sufficient data to thoroughly understand the occurrence of breast cancer among men. “We know too little about the biology of...
The burden of healthcare is being shouldered by women. This was according to a volunteer-based organization in the Philippines serving indigent Filipino cancer patients and this is their story. Cancer patients at the corner of OPD Building in East Avenue Medical Center (Photo courtesy of PFBCI /...
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,”...
Erika Portunak took to social media to share with fans that she has undergone breast reduction surgery. The eldest daughter of actress Ina Raymundo took to TikTok to post a video showing images of her before and after surgery. She described the day she did so as the “happiest" of her life....
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...
Breast augmentation with injectables Even before social media, breast augmentation has been one of the most popular procedures not just in Hollywood but also around the world. Having full, natural breasts has always been a beauty standard. Not everyone, however, is willing to go under the knife....
