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A Lung and Prostate Cancer-Free Lifestyle for Fathers
According to the Philippine Cancer Society’ Inc.’s (PCSI) population-based cancer registry, there are about 31 Filipino males out of 100,000 diagnosed with lung cancer every year. In the same report, about 10 men out of the same population will suffer from prostate cancer. In recent years, these statistics translate into an estimated 13,273 lung cancer and 4,254 prostate cancer patients in the Philippines.

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PSO's 10th Mid year Convention - Crab Mentality: PSO's Initiative in Saving Filipino Lives
The PSO in its 46 years continues to uphold the ideals of leadership and excellence in the field of oncology by continually updating its members and the lay with the knowledge of advances and breakthroughs in cancer management – its very own “crab mentality”. Convening for the 10th time, PSO has high hopes of saving more Filipino lives by addressing the four aspects of cancer control: prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care in this continuing medical education series.

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PSMO extends its mission of cancer education and awareness with the C-Network
The Philippine Society of Medical Oncology (PSMO) recently signed its agreement to extend its efforts towards cancer education through its partnership with the C-Network, a local Philippine e-dominant cancer education information public service advocacy program.

In light of the increasing incidence of cancer in the Philippines, The C-Network aims to create greater awareness on cancer, its treatment, cure and prevention by providing Filipinos greater access to information on cancer and how to cope with the disease.

The C-Network endeavors to cultivate a new perspective on cancer, one that centers on proper treatment, holistic care, cure and prevention, by creating a community of partners among cancer survivors, the medical community and concerned individual.

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Warning: Silent Killer Below, Getting One Step Ahead of Colorectal Cancer

Every year, Colorectal Cancer awareness is commemorated every month of March. To observe and increase awareness on this cancer type, the C Network, in cooperation with the Department of Health and the Philippine Cancer Society, focuses on this silent and potentially deadly disease that has grabbed headlines in the past years with high profile cases in the Philippines like former President Cory Aquino.

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The Simple Joys of Life: Nutrition and Grocery Shopping Tips for Cancer Patients

One of the simple joys of life is good nourishment. It is important for everyone, especially for people living with cancer. Eating well can vastly improve overall health for more energy and well-being less. But dealing with cancer makes it especially tiresome to do simple tasks such as meal-planning and grocery shopping. Cancer and its treatments can also make you lose your appetite. Chemotherapy and other such therapies can also make your body less receptive to nutrients in the food you eat, at the same time induce nausea, vomiting, dry mouth and mouth sores.

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