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...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) said on Thursday, May 9, that it has increased its Z benefit package for breast cancer patients to 1.4 million. (PhilHealth / Manila Bulletin) “Yes, this is really good news for our countrymen, especially those who are undergoing treatment,...
President Marcos has approved the P9.49 billion increase for the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Cancer Center and the Department of Education’s master plan for equal access to education. The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has lauded the Quezon City local government for its free breast cancer screening program that benefitted 22,476 women in the city's six districts. It said it received reports that of those who availed themselves of the program, 146 tested positive for breast...
Pancake House announces the opening of its newest branch at Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH) in partnership with Ayala Land. It's the sole restaurant invited by the group to be part of this unique medical facility. Inaugurated on April 5, 2024 by members of Max’s Group, Inc. and Ayala...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (PPAB) House Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin has reiterated her call to have children inoculated with three doses of vaccine against Hepatitis B to prevent a possible liver cancer...
AC Health and its provider group the Healthway Medical Network have sealed a partnership between the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH) and National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) to leverage best practices of both institutions. In a statement, AC Health explained that at "tumor board meetings",...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has boosted its Z Benefit package for breast cancer to P1.4 million, marking a “1400 percent increase” from the previous package of P100,000, effective March 30, 2024. Photo from PhilHealth Based on PhilHealth Circular 2024-0007, the...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) If low vaccination rates continue to persist, House Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin says a hepatocellular carcinoma or liver cancer outbreak could...
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...
President Marcos has wished Kate Middleton continued healing after the Princess of Wales revealed last week that she is undergoing treatment for cancer. A woman in the village of Marsden, northern England, watches a recording of Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, announcing her cancer...
Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera (PPAB) House Deputy Minority Leader and Bagong Henerasyon (BH) Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera commended the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) for increasing the benefits package for breast...
