The 12 promises of the Cancer Law
In observance of World Cancer Awareness month and the 5th anniversary of the National Integrated Cancer Control Act (NICCA), I am writing to help explain the law’s provisions to the lay, as suggested by Philippine STAR reader, Adora Perez from the Corridor of Hope patient group......»»
Raise cancer awareness – Go
Sen. Bong Go attended the fifth anniversary celebration of the National Integrated Cancer Control Act at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City on Thursday......»»
The Hospital at Maayo advocates for Colon Cancer Awareness
The Hospital at Maayo advocates for Colon Cancer Awareness.....»»
A blood test for colon cancer screening coming soo
The first blood test to screen for colorectal cancer could be approved this year, a breakthrough that could drastically increase the number of people diagnosed.....»»
Warning Out on Cancer-Causing Cadmium in Lucky Charm Bracelets
Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition is warning luck seekers from buying charm bracelets adorned with metal components containing extremely high concentrations of cadmium, a chemical that is linked to various types of cancer. The group, which has been campaigning against toxic metals like cadmium, lead, mercury and other chemicals of concern, made […].....»»
King Charles, leaders offer support to Princess of Wales after cancer announcement
LONDON — Britain’s King Charles, political leaders, and the US White House offered support to Kate, Princess of Wales, after she said tests following abdominal surgery showed cancer had been present and she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy. Buckingham Palace, on behalf of Britain’s King Charles “His Majesty (HM) is ‘so proud of Catherine for her.....»»
DOH allots P55 million for cervical, breast cancer screening
The Department of Health has allocated P55 million to meet its target of screening three million women for cervical and breast cancer this year......»»
Beating cancer scourge
“The battle against cancer needs a whole-of-society approach,” Dr. Roxas urged......»»
Philippines roadmap for cancer control out soon
The Philippine roadmap for cancer control is coming out soon......»»
Full PhilHealth coverage for cancer treatment, major surgeries pushed
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. should have full coverage of cancer treatments, heart bypass and other major operations, a party-list lawmaker said yesterday......»»
Negrense women urged to undergo cervical cancer screening
Negrense women urged to undergo cervical cancer screening.....»»
Luis Manzano cleared of cancer after undergoing biopsy
Kapamilya host Luis Manzano revealed that he's cleared of cancer. .....»»
PHIC-Davao boosts breast cancer benefits to P1.4M
PHILHEALTH-DAVAO has increased its Z Benefits package for breast cancer patients significantly, from P100,000 to P1.4 million......»»
FDA recalls cancer drug
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled all batches of a chemotherapy drug following adverse reactions in young cancer patients......»»
Luis Manzano mapasalamaton nga walay cancer
Mapasalamaton si Luis Manzano human mogawas ang resulta sa iyang mga laboratory tests nga nagpakita nga wala siyay cancer. Nagpahiling sa mga doktor si Luis human niya mabatyagi nga dunay bukol sa iyang ulo. Sa iyang vlog niadtong Sabado, Mayo 4, miingon si Luis nga ang iyang hairstylist misulti niya nga mura og nagkadaku ang.....»»
Davao City logs 88 cervical cancer deaths in 2023
AN OFFICIAL from the City Health Office (CHO)-Technical Division said that they logged around 88 deaths caused by cervical cancer in Davao City in 2023......»»
Detoxicare, AstraZeneca collaborate on groundbreaking breast cancer testing
Detoxicare Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, a subsidiary of Detoxicare Philippines Inc., recently inked a partnership deal with global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to spearhead next-generation sequencing for breast cancer, marking a significant step forward in the fight against the disease......»»
From cancer survivor to board topnotcher
From cancer survivor to board topnotcher.....»»
There’s no ’one size fits all’ treatment for lung cancer
When it comes to lung cancer treatment, there’s no “one size fits all” approach, simply because “an individual’s tumor is as individual as they are.”.....»»
LA Tenorio pinagaling ni Padre Pio, hindi lang daw basketball ang purpose
NANINIWALA ang PBA superstar na si LA Tenorio na ang pagiging deboto ni Padre Pio ang isa sa naging sandata niya sa paglaban sa sakit na cancer. Inamin ni LA na tinaguriang “El Tinyente” sa PBA na halos pagsakluban siya ng langit at lupa nang ma-diagnose ng Stage 3 colon cancer noong 2023. Bukod daw.....»»
Doctor with lung cancer receives groundbreaking liver and double-lung transplant in Chicago
Northwestern Surgeons Perform Groundbreaking Lung-Liver Transplant, Saving Patient with Advanced Lung Cancer In a historic medical milestone, Northwestern surgeons successfully performed a combined lung-liver transplant.....»»