While her HMO insurance covered just one chemotherapy session, the treatment costs were intimidating. Though Maria explored multiple avenues for support, including family and government aid, the paperwork and processes were daunting. Notably, the trust she had built with her medical team and the emotional support from her patient group were valuable aspects she couldn’t quickly leave behind.
Targeting high-risk women at the grassroots levels is central to their advocacy, emphasizing that such an initiative is paramount for early diagnosis, optimal treatment and improved survivorship.: Dr. Nuñez emphasized a multi-faceted approach for breast cancer patients, involving holistic care, accurate data gathering, focused research, enhanced supportive and palliative care and crafting long-term survivorship plans.
Ms. Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala urged to work towards the shared goal of accelerating full implementation of the National Integrated Cancer Control Act. The Armed Forces of the Philippines is to mount joint allied resupply missions for Marines stationed in Ayungin Shoal. Troop rotations-reprovisions no longer will be done by civilian bancas but by warships.