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Folk medicine is typically based on the cultural beliefs and experiences of a specific group of people and may not always be supported by modern scientific evidence. The Department of Health reports that three out of every 100 Filipino women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, with 27,163 cases recorded in the country in 2020. However, there is limited data or narratives regarding lumad women suffering from breast cancer.The government, including city hall, has programs to provide aid to those with breast cancer and other serious illnesses.
She said patients can apply for this assistance at their office located along Corrales Avenue in Cagayan de Oro.Rose Undag, a tribal leader, said poverty is also a major reason why many Higaonon women opt for folk medicine instead of seeking professional help. But to their dismay, local health officials said that Higaonon women with breast cancer symptoms rarely seek help.
The Higaonon people are one of the largest indigenous groups residing in five provinces in Northern Mindanao – Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon, Agusan del Norte, Lanao del Sur, and Camiguin. “When our women think they are sick, they go to the mountains to gather herbs that they see as the cure for their illnesses. They do not go to the health centers,” Sumagayan said.
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