Made It Through Mum

Cancer is a growing global health crisis, with alarming statistics highlighting the urgency of action. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reported nearly 20 million new cases and 9.7 million cancer-related deaths in 2022 alone. This grim trend is projected to worsen, with an estimated 35 million new cases annually by 2050. Southeast Asia , in particular, faces a significant burden, with over 1.1 million new cases and 700,000 deaths in 2022, with breast, lung, and colorectal cancers leading the charge.  Dr. Zee Ying Kiat Senior Consultant of Medical Oncology  Parkway Cancer Center   Parkway Cancer Center recently hosted a media roundtable event titled "Common Adult Cancers: Prevention, Screening, and Treatment" at the New World Hotel. Dr. Zee Ying Kiat, Senior Consultant of Medical Oncology at Parkway Cancer Center, led the discussion, highlighting the importance of awareness and education in empowering individuals to take proactive steps in their ...

Insights from Parkway Cancer Center Symposium “Adjusting to Changes”  Cancer continues to rise in incidence across Southeast Asia. In 2020 , almost 10 million people died from cancer globally, a number which is expected to rise to 16.3 million by 2040. In 2022 , the Southeast Asian region alone witnessed over 1.1 million new cases in addition to the cases worldwide. While factors such as an aging population and changes in lifestyle contribute to this rise, advancements in healthcare and increased awareness also play significant roles. Recognizing the multifaceted challenges faced by cancer patients, Parkway Cancer Center (PCC), a Singapore-based treatment center for cancer patients, recently hosted a symposium last March 23, 2024 at Conrad Centennial, Singapore, that aimed to address key aspects of the cancer journey, from diagnosis to survivorship, to guide patients on how to better cope with treatment implications, and caregivers and providers alike to better take care of the one...

Advocates from various organizations gathered to light a path towards better cancer care at an event held last March 10 at Greenbelt 3. (From Left:  Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations President Fatima “Girlie” Lorenzo; Program Host Jing Castaneda; Patient Advocate Jojo Flores; MSD Philippines Market Access and Corporate Affairs Director Michael Andrew Blanch; MSD Philippines President and Managing Director Andreas Riedel; Cancer Commission Philippine College of Surgeons Director Dr. Ramy Roxas; Singer/Actor Marlo Mortel; MSD Philippines Business Unit Director Oncology Allan Ancheta; Department of Health Program Manager Dr. Clar Cairo; Greenbelt 3 Mall Senior Marketing Associate Manager Natasha Faustino; PHAP Executive Director Ted Padilla; Philippine Society of Medical Oncology President Dr. Arnold John Uson; National Council on Disability Affairs Executive Director Engr. Emer Rojas; and UHC Policy Development Senior Vice President Dr. Israel Pargas) Health advocates gat...

  Showing support for people with cancer can make a big difference in their quality of life.  Learning that your loved one has cancer is difficult news to hear. Suddenly, you have so many questions not just about cancer, but on what to say to comfort your loved one, how to act around him/her, and what you can do to make the situation more bearable. Your loved one may be feeling anxious and overwhelmed, but there are ways to provide help and support to somehow ease the burden of the illness.  As a partner in helping people through difficulties in life, AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, offers ways to help families prepare if a loved one is diagnosed with cancer: Get facts about the cancer diagnosis . Sometimes fear and worry come from uncertainty. During this time, try to obtain as much information about the cancer diagnosis, so you can help your loved one through the decision-making process. Some basic questions you might want to consi...

January 2019 - Cuts against cancer This post is for Mommy, it’s been a month since she passed away. She lost her battle with cancer. I thought of donating my hair last 2013. One group was donating hair for cancer patients and I saw it on TV. It never crossed my mind that I would be required to shave my hair off on that same year.  I'm inlove with my hair but I'm going to donate it to cancer patients. I went under craniotomy last Dec 11, 2013. After surviving, I made a promise to continue to donate my hair every time it grows long enough to Cuts Against Cancer- Donate Your Hair Org. Spreading awareness about cancer, that’s what I did . Ironic, because on 2016 my mother was diagnosed with cancer. I continued to do what I did, educate more people about the B ig C, and donate my hair.  You were born with the ability to change someone's life. Don't waste it. Last December 2016, I had company, #PrincessY joined me in donating! She also gave ...

Last March 8, 2017 a blogger's event was  held to discuss what breakthrough cancer pain is, and introduced a game changer in its management  at Edsa Shangri-la. Cancer is enough to affect one’s quality of  life but breakthrough cancer makes things worse for patients. There a two types of cancer pain-- background pain and breakthrough cancer pain . According to Professor Uberall, Breakthrough cancer pain (BTcP) is a transient exacerbation pain that occurs either spontaneously, or in relation to a specific predictable and unpredictable trigger, despite relatively stable and adequately controlled background pain. BTcP is characterized by a sudden onset of pain that reaches peak intensity within as little as 3 minutes and lasts for an average of 30 minutes. Patients with cancer have around 4 episodes of Breakthrough Cancer Pain in a day. Professor Michael Uberall , renowned and widely published physician in the Pain and Palliative Care. He is also t...

LOVE makes all things beautiful. HOPE makes all things work. FAITH makes all things possible. Who would have thought that buying a gift for your loved one, or just for yourself, could save the life of a cancer patient?  Lovehopefaith Group is dedicated in doing just that. Their products, Life Saver Shirt, Life Saver Bag, and Life Saver Watch live up to its name. The latest version of Life Saver Watch, 3.0, which was released last July, features Japan Movement technology and is water resistant. Ten trendy colors are available in small and big sizes giving a wide array of variety for people from all ages to choose from. Available colors are : Black, White, Gray, Mint, Navy Blue, Army Green, Red, Purple, Pink, and Brown.  Each watch costs only P250 each. And 50% of the amount goes to Lovehopefaith’s beneficiaries who are primarily children with cancer. Other beneficiaries include: Tahanan Sta. Luisa , a crisis intervention for street children, and Tah...

  Elabram Systems Group in Indonesia (PTES) visited and donated goods at Yayasan Kasih Anak Kanker Indonesia ( YKAKI ): Love Child Cancer Foundation Indonesia as part of the organizations CSR  last 18th of September 2015 with our Regional Managing Director Sunny Yaw.  Prior to the actual meeting with the officials, The IQM team surveyed the place and met with the officials last  11th of September 2015 with the discussion  about YKAKI with Mrs. Jane. The PTES Team is composed of Bpk Radityo, Ibu Jane and Ibu Dewi Chan. The YKAKI website has an overwhelming message to everyone that captures our hearts, “ Love Child Cancer Foundation Indonesia (YKAKI, read: ye ka ki) invites you to participate to help and care for children with cancer in Indonesia. It is time for us to care, share and do something for those who really need a helping hand in order to reduce the burden of their lives especially in times of sadness struck because the baby suffering from can...