CEBU CITY – Parents have a key role to play in the fight against cervical cancer. During the recent Cebu Cervical Cancer Elimination Summit in Mandaue City, parents were encouraged to vaccinate their daughters against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) as early as age nine-years-old. Health experts...
In the battle against cervical cancer, every footstep matters. This May, they are taken with a purpose. As part of the international observance of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, pharmaceutical company MSD Philippines is hosting Run Against Cervical Cancer, a community-driven event that combines...
Image from Frepik According to the Department of Health (DOH) report, in the Philippines, cervical cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer, claiming the lives of 12 Filipinas each day. It leads to over 4,000 untimely deaths annually and puts about 40 million Filipina women and children at...
(Second from left) Tingog Party-list Jude Acidre during the launching of the first HPV-DNA screening platform in Eastern Visayas (Rep. Acidre's Office) Tingog Party-list, through the assistance of House Speaker Martin Romualdez, has launched...
(Department of Labor and Employment) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has committed to support activities for cervical cancer screening services nationwide. Lawyer Olivia O. Obrero-Samson, DOLE-National Capital Region (NCR) assistant director, made the pledge as she ensured that the...
When it comes to treating cancer, modern technologies and the expertise of medical professionals play a vital role in the physical aspect of recovery. However, it is noteworthy to look at the emotional side of the healing journey. Photo from Pixabay With this, cancer survivor and advocate Eden...
Stakeholders on Thursday, May 16, launched the first Philippine Cervical Cancer Elimination Summit, themed "One Community Against HPV" (human papillomavirus). Ms Eden Lucero, cervical cancer survivor; together with Dr. John Wong of Chair and President of Epimetrics, and Ms. Frances Ngo, UP National...
Cervical cancer is a serious threat, ranking as the third most common cancer among women, following breast and colorectal cancers, according to the Department of Health (DOH). (Photo from DOH) Nonetheless, the department underscored that preventive measures such as the HPV vaccine and early...
In the Philippines, breast and cervical cancers remain significant health concerns affecting women of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. (Photo from Unsplash) Despite advancements in medical science and increased awareness campaigns, these cancers continue to pose a threat to the health...
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...
(MANILA BULLETIN) Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes has expressed concern over the prevalence of cervical cancer in the country. As such, Reyes is pushing for better access to human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines among Filipino women as a way to help eliminate the deadly disease. According to...
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...
