The study on the detection and functional characterization of selected gene mutations in Filipino colorectal cancer has been completed recently, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced on July 9. DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. De la Peña cited the report of DOST- Philippine...
The study on the detection and functional characterization of selected gene mutations in Filipino colorectal cancer has already been completed, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced on Friday, July 9. (PIXABY) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña cited the report of...
The virtual event by AstraZeneca AstraZeneca Philippines has announced a partnership with health insurance provider, Intellicare, and top local life insurer PRU Life UK to increase patient support in lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. In the Philippines, cancer is now the 2nd leading cause of...
The Department of Science and Technology announced on Friday, July 2, that 32 plants from Soccsksargen (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, General Santos) Region are being studied for their potential anti-cancer active ingredients. (PIXABY) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de...
Facebook Award-winning British-Iranian journalist and television host Christiane Amanpour has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer as she called on women to educate themselves on this type of disease. Amanpour, 63, chief international anchor for CNN, has been away for four weeks from...
Plant-based diet for prostate cancer prevention NO MEAT A plant-based diet involves fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans, and legumes (Photo by Natasa Mandic) Although seldom discussed among Asian men due to its low incidence compared to Caucasians, prostate cancer and its devastating effects...
Cancer survivor Wil Dasovich recently talked about the importance of being healthy, particularly during a health crisis. He believes health is essential specially in a country like ours if we want to "progress" and "prosper." "You can't perform if you're not fit, you can't lead if you're...
Recognizing that only 1,000 out of 4,000 children diagnosed with cancer receive proper care and medication, the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) has vowed its unwavering support to the Aruga sa Batang may Cancer (ABC)...
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...
