Health experts have urged the immediate formation of the cancer council to implement a law to protect cancer patients. “It is very critical that the National Integrated Cancer Control Act Council has to be organized and convened. Based on the law, the council will act as a policy-making, planning...
A FRONT AGAINST CANCER The leaders of the coalition link arms while the members are at their backs Happy Palm Sunday to all you readers! We can't have the Holy Week processions and outdoor “pabasa” but try to make do at home. Go to on-stream masses and retreats for this Holy Week. Remember what...
Jun R. Ruiz, M.D. Gastroenterologist The Medical City March is the Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This malignancy of the digestive tract is the 3 rd most common cancer among Filipinos, despite it being one of the most treatable and preventable cancers. Colorectal cancer screening has been...
Janus P. Ong, MD, MPH, Gastroenterologist and Transplant Hepatologist Center for Liver Health and Transplantation, The Medical City Today, I exchanged text messages with my patient who has had a liver transplant for liver cancer caused by infection with the Hepatitis B virus. It has been more than...
2021 love, money, and career forecast according to your astrological sign By Sarah May Low Pat yourself on the back for surviving 2020! Healing, change, and hard work are the main themes of 2021. Many people will build or rebuild new foundations in their lives. Many would feel brave to go out of...
Raising more than $34 million to commercialize this service Did you know that cancer of the ovary, which ranks 5th among females in the Philippines, is the most lethal gynecologic cancer? One of the reasons why ovarian cancer is very deadly is because some of its late-stage symptoms like...
Photo courtesy of Anthony Taberna/Instagram After broadcast journalist Anthony Taberna recently revealed that his 12-year-old daughter was battling leukemia, he and his wife, Rossel Velasco, have opened up about dealing with the disease. “At the time that Zoey was diagnosed, I was still in...
Broadcaster Anthony Taberna opened up on his heartache after seeing his 12-year-old daughter Zoey go bald. This is because she will be undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia. Photo courtesy of Anthony Taberna/Instagram “When Zoey agreed to have her head shaved and when I found out that my wife was...
Present during the signing of the loan agreement were (from left) GCCII Surety Officer Dr. Virma Consuelo Ramos, GCCII President Dr. Necy S. Juat, DBP Senior Vice President Abelardo L. Monarquia, GCCII Chairman Dr. Celso S. Ramos, GCCII Treasurer Dr. Crisleen C. Mujer, DBP Senior Assistant Vice...
Marikina is one of the Metro Manila cities badly affected by typhoon Ulysses. There are a lot of residents who have been posting online, asking for help and to be rescued. One of them is Angelie who posted on her personal Facebook account photos of her mom who has stage 4 lung cancer. Not only do...
A reminder this Breast Cancer Month By Carla Paras Sison October, internationally observed as breast cancer awareness month, always meant a plethora of activities from fun runs to mall-based pop-up booths to raise awareness about breast cancer screening, as well as to raise funds for patients under...
How you can beat and triumph over the big C Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer or know someone who has, it can be comforting to feel connected and supported during the journey. So this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let’s celebrate life by looking back at real, inspiring...
