IT’S ALL SET FOR THE PSMO 38TH ANNUAL CONVENTION. The Philippine Society of Medical Oncology will hold its 38th Annual Convention on October 8-11, 2024 at Edsa Shangri-la Hotel, Manila, with this year’s theme, Precision Medicine: Driving the Future and Optimizing Cancer Care in the Philippines. Precision Medicine, as the future of health care, customizes…
DetailsSeptember is celebrated as Lymphoma Awareness Month. This month aims to increase understanding and support for those affected by the different types of lymphoma, a form of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system. Raising awareness is crucial in promoting early diagnosis, providing emotional support, and encouraging contributions to research. By actively participating in Lymphoma…
DetailsJuly is recognized as Sarcoma Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about sarcoma, a rare type of cancer that arises from transformed cells of mesenchymal origin. This means sarcoma can develop in bones, muscles, tendons, cartilage, nerves, fat, and blood vessels. Raising awareness is crucial as it leads to earlier diagnosis, better treatment options, and…
DetailsBy Sachiko Estreller Sa panahon ngayon, parami na nang parami ang mga naituturing na CANCER SURVIVOR dahil sa mga bagong pagaaral tungkol sa cancer at sa epektibong gamutan nito. Ngunit sinu-sino nga ba ang mga maituturing na CANCER SURVIVOR? Itinuturing na cancer survivor ang lahat ng taong may kasalukuyang cancer at ang mga taong dating…
DetailsDr. Mary Antonette G. Ong is one of the recipients of this year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) IDEA. The International Development and Education Award (IDEA) provides support for early-career oncologists in low- and middle-income countries and facilitates the sharing of knowledge between these oncologists and members. The program pairs IDEA Recipients with a…
DetailsAlam niyo ba na 12 babae sa Pilipinas ang namamatay kada araw dahil sa Cervical Cancer? Ang buwan ng Mayo ay tinaguriang Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Alalahanin natin na ang kanser sa cervix ay pangatlo sa karaniwan ng kanser ng kababaihan sa Pilipinas at isa sa mga pangunahing kanser na sanhi ng pagkamatay ng mga…
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