Think about it, chances are high you’d know someone who succumbed to some form of cancer or is a cancer survivor. Whether it be a loved one, family member, friend, co-office worker, or acquaintance, there’ll be someone in your social network who’s had the dreaded big C. That’s just one of...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has reaffirmed his commitment to support more programs and measures to help ease the burden of Filipino cancer patients and their families as the country marks the third year since the National Integrated Cancer Control Act (NICCA), or Republic Act 11215, has been...
Former senator and incumbent Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero has urged the Department of Health (DOH) to ensure that the promised financial aid for cancer patients are easily accessible to all who need it and are not diverted elsewhere. Escudero noted that it has been two years since...
Cancer continues to be a concern among Filipinos, even more so due to the current state of the pandemic, with the rise in COVID-19 cases brought about by the Omicron variant. While certain booster vaccines offer stronger protection to cancer patients against the virus, this does not mean that...
Quezon City 5th district representative Alfred Vargas has hit the apparent delay in the Department of Health's (DOH) finalization of the guidelines detailing the Cancer Assistance Fund (CAF) and the promotion of awareness for the National Integrated Cancer Control Act (NICCA). Quezon City 5h...
CCP workforce Christmas sharing for cancer patients DREAMS DO COME TRUE Dr. Jorge Ignacio of the PGH Cancer Institute is joined by CCP officials Tess Rances, Chinggay Bernardo, and staff and the various presents for the cancer patients At a time when celebrations are difficult due to the ongoing...
Melissa de Leon Joseph and family Congenital Heart Diseases (CHD) still rank as one of the top 10 leading causes of pediatric morbidity and mortality in the Philippines, according to a Philippine Heart Center Journal. Its incidence of 5-10/1,000 live births is high among children with congenital...
Korean actress Park So-dam, 30, who starred in the Academy Award Best Picture “Parasite,” has been diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer. According to his agency, Artist Company, Park So-dam found out she has cancer during a health examination. “Actress Park So-dam was diagnosed with...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is bracing for the local development of new anti-cancer and antimicrobial drugs. Bioactive Compounds from Marine Sediments project (DOST-PCHRD Facebook page) During the Talakayang HeaRT Beat on the agency’s BIG 21 Tuklas Lunas Projects initiated by...
By Steve L. Lim, MD, DPBU, FPUA, MHA Steve L. Lim, MD, DPBU, FPUA, MHA One of the biggest challenges in promoting prostate healthis awareness. The prostate glandplays a vital reproductive role in men but can have several issues with advancing age. Awareness of the two most important...
Melissa shares her journey and inspires others with her spirituality Melissa de Leon-Joseph is known to many as a versatile actress and host of popular TV programs in the early 2000s. In 2005, her life took a dramatic turn. Melissa discovered a lump in her breast. Her doctor removed the lump, which...
By Dr. Aldine Basa, Breast Surgeon Consultant Director, The Medical City Breast Center The month of October is marked by all things pink to increase awareness about breast cancer, to show support to breast cancer survivors and generally to celebrate the strength of women through pink power....
