The Immaculate Heart of Mary Hospital in Virac Island of Catanduanes held its first ever lay fora in cancer last September 12, 2023 with Dr Kristine Tejada, medical oncologist/cancer specialist. The topic is Cancer Screening, the event was attended by nurses, nursing students and barangay health workers of Rawis, Virac Catanduanes.
Every year, around 9,000 Filipinas die from breast cancer. Many of these deaths are preventable, especially if it is a non-aggressive type of breast cancer and detected at an early stage. Aside from the sad loss of lives, our country has been losing as much as P110 billion worth of economic productivity yearly due to…
DetailsGood Day to All! PSMO Scientific Committee would like to invite you to the PSMO Interhospital RTD hosted by USTH. Title: “Maximizing the Power of Evolving Management in Pancreatic Cancer” On Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 6:00 pmUniversity of Santo Tomas Hospital; St. John Paul 2 Building, Multi-purpose Hall Presenters: USTH FellowDr. Marie Angeline Ganiban-CasinoDr.…
DetailsMark your calendars for Cancer Fair 2023, the biggest gathering of cancer patients, caregivers, and advocates in the Philippines, and get ready to be empowered, informed, and inspired. It’s a celebration of life, thanksgiving prayer, wellness activities and lots of surprises for you! Join us at the following sites and dates— registration is free! #PSMOcancerfair2023…
DetailsBy Dr. Jestoni Aranilla Ano ang Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)? Ang peripheral neuropathy ay tumutukoy sa mga sintomas na dulot ng pinsala sa peripheral nerves. Ang mga nerves na ito ay mahalaga (1) sa pandamdam, (2) sa paggalaw ng mga braso at binti, at (3) sa pagkontrol ng pantog at bituka. Ang chemotherapy at iba…
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