Health advocates gathered to call for better cancer care in the Philippines through a candle-lighting ceremony held last March 10 at the Greenbelt Activity Area in Makati City. More
Cancer continues to be a concern among Filipinos, even more so due to the current state of the pandemic, with the rise in COVID-19 cases brought about by the Omicron variant. While certain booster vaccines offer stronger protection to cancer patients against the virus,[1] this does not mean that cancer treatment should be less prioritized, […] More
To highlight the important role of patient groups in developing a strong, responsive, and comprehensive cancer care program for Filipino patients, the Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations (PAPO) held a multi-stakeholder collaborative dialogue today to shape a clearer patient pathway, from diagnosis to treatment and palliative cane, and make navigating through the disease more efficient, […] More