Proposed law seeks free cancer screening for indigent, high-risk Filipinos
Martin Romualdez files the Cancer Risk Screening and Awareness Act to strengthen early detection, grassroots screening, and risk profiling nationwide through…
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Cancer screening goes ‘to the dogs’
Researchers are combining trained beagles and artificial intelligence to detect cancer-linked compounds in breath samples, exploring a non-invasive approach…
DOH expands Cancer Assistance Fund access sites to 36 nationwide
The Department of Health has expanded Cancer Assistance Fund access sites to 36 hospitals nationwide, giving more Filipinos free or subsidized cancer…
DOLE rolls out cervical cancer screening for women workers
DOLE launches an HPV DNA cervical cancer screening program for women workers, reinforcing its commitment to women’s health, early detection, and workplace…
Six essential cancer screening tests
Healthway Cancer Care Hospital promotes accessible cancer screening in the Philippines, outlining key tests for breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, liver, and…
Early screening key as breast cancer cases rise
Prioritize early breast cancer screening as cases rise in the Philippines. Health experts urge women to undergo regular digital mammography to improve early…
Cervical cancer screening gets easier with at-home HPV tests
New medical guidelines now allow at-home HPV self-testing as an option for cervical cancer screening, aiming to improve early detection and reduce preventable…
Multi-agency launches HPV, cancer screening drive in Ilocos Norte
Two coordination meetings led by the Office of the Presidential Assistant for Northern Luzon (OPANL), headed by Presidential Assistant Ana Carmela Remigio,…
Cervical cancer still claims lives, but early screening can save them
Over 7,800 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the Philippines each year. Health experts and the PCW urge stronger nationwide action on early screening…
FDA approves first at-home cervical cancer screening device
HPV vaccination and regular screening are highly effective at preventing the disease.
DOH encourages active lifestyle to fight colorectal cancer
DOH Medical Officer Dr. Clarito Cairon promotes an active lifestyle, high-fiber diet, and regular screenings to prevent colorectal cancer, the fourth leading…
DoH, QC focus on heart, cancer awareness drive
Maternal health services and early cancer screening were also offered for free, reinforcing a preventive approach to healthcare.
Indian women in enterprise and partners provide Phl 1K free cancer screenings
Indian Women in Enterprise (I-WE) and partners achieve a milestone by providing over 1,000 free cancer screenings for women in the Philippines, empowering…
Cancer screening in QC
In celebration of World Cancer Day, the Quezon City Government introduced its “ACT NOW: 30-day Screening to Treatment” program on Tuesday, 4 February 2025, at…
QC government launches community-based cervical cancer screening program
The Quezon City government unveiled its Community-Based Cervical Cancer Screening Program during a press conference at the QC Health Office on Wednesday, 15…
Cainta residents get free cancer screening
‘Some people are afraid, but according to oncologists, it’s better to know early if there are ctDNA cancer cells. Knowing which organ is affected early gives a…
DoH pushes wider cervical cancer testing
Recognizing that some women may be hesitant to undergo screening in health facilities, Magpantay highlighted the DoH’s push for the HPV DNA test.
RC Makati sponsors cancer screening mission in Rizal
The mission targeted 100 women residing in Carissa Homes East 2, Barangay San Gabriel, Teresa, Rizal, with the primary goal of early detection and prevention
RC Makati on Navotas, Las Piñas breast cancer screening missions
The missions represent the second and third of such endeavors aimed at offering essential cancer screening procedures for women in need that were implemented…