National Health Insurance Month

The Philippine Society of Medical Oncology joins PhilHealth in celebrating the National Health Insurance MOnth this February and PhilHealth’s 28th Anniversary on February 14 with the theme “Pinalawak at mga Bagong Benepisyo para sa Mamamayang Pilipino”

Sugat sa bibig, ‘di iniibig

by Noel Medina, MD Isa sa mga madalas na komplikasyon ng chemotherapy at radiation therapy sa ulo at leeg ay ang pamamaga o pagsusugat sa bibig, dila, ngala-ngala o lalamunan. Ang tawag dito ay “mucositis” (MYOO-ko-sai-tis). Nangyayari ito dahil nadadamay ang mga selula ng bibig sa mga epekto ng chemotherapy at radiotherapy, at dahil matagal…

St. Luke’s Cancer Institute’s Postgraduate Symposium

Take part in St. Luke’s Cancer Institute’s Postgraduate Symposium, ACHIEVE:A dapting to the CH anging I deals and EV olving E ssentials in Breast Cancer, as it delivers practice-changing information and best practices in breast cancer. Witness renowned experts in the field as they share the latest advancements in full spectrum of breast cancer treatment…

Kilalanin Natin Ang Kanser sa Atay

Authors: Joanmarie C. Balolong-Garcia, M.D. and Dean Marvin P. Pizarro Ang atay ay isang importanteng lamang loob ng isang tao. Ito ay nasa kanang itaas na bahagi ng tiyan ng isang tao na binubuo ng dalawang parte o lobes at dinadaanan ng mga maliliit na ugat patungo sa apdo o gallbladder. Ang atay ay napakaraming…

DeLIVER Cancer Information & Treatment Options for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Around 18 million Filipinos suffer from or are at risk of #fattyliver, the fastest rising cause of #LiverCancer in the Philippines. So it’s time for us to come together and act fast against this silent epidemic.This #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth, the Philippine Society of Medical Oncology or #PSMO is gathering liver #CancerExperts to help us learn about liver cancer prevention, management, and treatments.Tune in to #AllAboutTheCanswers “DeLIVER Cancer…

Hopeful Plea 2023

Share your hopeful pleas and wishes for someone who is afflicted with cancer! Light up their world with your inspiring messages and get the chance to win a special prize! Deadline of entries will be on January 8th, 12nn. Announcement of winners will be posted on https://m.facebook.com/cancerexpertsphilippines/ .Merriest Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!