According to the Global Cancer Observatory (Globocan) in 2018, there are over 140,000 new cancer
cases in the Philippines.
In line with the call of beating cancer, The Medical City Iloilo has launched a campaign that highlights the
importance of early diagnosis and treatment of this illness which is considered as a “silent disaster”.
Dubbed as “#YOUCANCERpass”, the said campaign aims to educate the public about the cancer
treatment options available and to relay the message that there is a hope to win the battle against
cancer.
TMC Iloilo’s #YOUCANCERpass Campaign officially kicked off with “One for All, All for Cancer”, a trade
fair for the benefit of the cancer patients on January 29-30 at Festive Walk Mall.
Booths offering different products such as local delicacies, organic items and beauty products were
showcased as part of the trade fair.
TMC Iloilo and its partner organizations share the same advocacy of
fostering a healthy and sustainable community as part of the proceeds of the trade fair will go to
exhibitors’ chosen cancer patient.
“Through this trade fair, we are helping our local entrepreneurs at the same time, support of our cancer
patients. But most importantly, we want to highlight that cancer isn’t a life sentence.
We can win this
battle together through early diagnosis and proper treatment,” said TMC Iloilo Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Felix Ray Villa.
Aside from “One for All, All for Cancer” Trade Fair, TMC Iloilo is also having series of postgraduate
roadshows in the coming weeks in the provinces of Aklan, Antique and Capiz. The said roadshows target
to educate various health professionals, specialists and experts in the said provinces of the newest
cancer treatment options available locally.
WINNING THE BATTLE AGAINST CANCER
Proving to its claim as the “Trailblazer in Healthcare in Western Visayas”, TMC Iloilo is paving the way to
win the battle against cancer with the new cancer treatment options available here.
Grounded by its patient partnership service philosophy, TMC Iloilo offers cancer patients treatment
options that is best suited to different cases.
Among the cancer treatment alternatives that TMC Iloilo
offers include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted treatment, Transarterial Chemoembolization
(TACE) and the Non-Surgical Ablation (NSA). \
TACE is a new cancer treatment usually done to patients having liver cancer. It is being performed in
order to restrict a tumor’s blood supply by injecting chemotherapy and synthetic materials called
embolic agents.
Meanwhile, NSA has two types – Radiofrequency and Microwave Ablation – which are both directed to
the tumor. It is often performed to tumors found in soft tissues such as liver, lungs, kidneys and bones.
Unlike chemotherapy, NSA directly targets the tumor thus, the good cells are not affected by the
treatment.
TACE and NSA are both minimally invasive procedures reducing side effects and making recovery among
patients easier and faster as compared to other cancer treatment options.
More than those new cancer treatment services, TMC Iloilo also boasts its cancer specialists and
interventionists who have years of experience in their respective fields – an assurance that patients will
receive nothing but the best care they deserve.
“These are exciting times for cancer treatment. Research has made unbelievable strides in recent years
such that the survival rate for cancer patients has nearly double due to the discovery of novel targeted
agents and immunotherapy,” said TMC Iloilo oncologist Dr. Jay-ar Palec.
Learn more about available cancer treatment services at TMC Iloilo! Call (033) 500-1000, email
info@themedicalcityiloilo.com or on www.themedicalcityiloilo.com for updates. (
1 Sweet Thoughts
Such a great event for a great cause.
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