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New French study explores risks of ultra-processed food

Ivan Couronne, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Feb 12 11:58 AM

WASHINGTON - A major French study published Monday has found for the first time a link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and a higher risk of death, but researchers warned more work was needed to determine which mechanisms were at play. Read more »

Armida Siguion-Reyna passes away

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 11 11:41 PM

Philippine entertainment icon Armida Siguion-Reyna passed away at the age of 88 due to cancer. Read more »

Kailan masasabing delikado ang nunal?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 11 03:23 PM

May ilang katangian ang nunal na maaaring nagpapahiwatig na ito ay cancerous o maaaring magdulot ng kanser, ayon sa isang dermatologist. Read more »

Tulong, hiling para sa 2-taong gulang na may bone cancer

Claire Cornelio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 07 07:45 PM

DAVAO CITY – Kumakatok ng tulong ang isang pamilya para sa pagpapagamot sa kanilang dalawang taong gulang na anak na may bone cancer. Read more »

Sandiganbayan: No hospital arrest for cancer-stricken ex-DPWH official convicted of graft

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 07 04:41 PM

MANILA - The Sandiganbayan 7th Division has denied the motion of a convicted former official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for confinement in a medical facility because of his stage 2 prostate cancer.   Read more »

Obesity-linked cancers on the rise in young adults

Marlowe Hood, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 04 02:24 PM

With few exceptions, cancer has been seen as a disease of aging. Read more »

WHO and vaccine group back 'critical' cervical cancer shots

Reuters
Posted at Feb 04 01:52 PM

Each year, more than 310,000 women die from cervical cancer. Read more »

PIPOL - Power of smile: How Timmy Cruz conquered cancer

Liza Reyes, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 29 12:17 PM

“Our smile, it has power....,” says '80s pop star Timmy Cruz, revealing for the first time with ABS-CBN News her battle with the big C. Read more »

Espenilla resumes BSP duties after medical leave

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 28 08:32 PM

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Nestor Espenilla Jr. was back at the central bank on Monday after taking a medical leave for more than 2 weeks.  Read more »

Gawing VAT-free ang mga gamot kontra kanser, isinusulong

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 24 02:47 AM

Pagkatapos ng VAT exemption para sa mga gamot pang-hypertension at diabetes, isinusulong naman ngayong alisan na rin ng VAT ang mga gamot para sa cancer. Read more »

Cancer survivors face stress from steep medical bills

Reuters
Posted at Jan 22 11:23 PM

Cancer survivors have higher-than-average rates of medical financial hardship, a U.S. study suggests.   Read more »

Publiko hinimok magbantay sa VAT-free na gamot sa diabetes, cholesterol

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 17 11:00 PM

Ayon kay BIR Deputy Commissioner Marissa Cabreros, dapat sa botika pa lamang ay natitiyak na ng publiko na VAT-free na ang kanilang mga nabibiling gamot.  Read more »

DOH eyes making cancer meds VAT-free

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 16 10:26 PM

MANILA - The Department of Health is eyeing the exemption from value-added tax of cancer medicines, an official said Wednesday. Read more »

Eli Lilly to acquire Loxo Oncology for $8 billion

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 07 10:19 PM

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly will acquire cancer treatment specialist Loxo Oncology in a cash deal valued at around $8 billion, the companies said on Monday. Read more »

Bangko Sentral Gov. Espenilla goes on leave for treatment abroad

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 04 09:22 AM

Deputy Governors Diwa Guinigundo and Cyd Amador will take turns as officer in charge while Espenilla is away, the BSP said in a statement. Read more »

Magkakapatid, nangaroling para sa tito na may cancer

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 02 07:24 PM

Malalim ang dahilan kung bakit nangangaroling ang anim na magkakapatid sa Caloocan tuwing Pasko. Read more »

VIRAL: Magkakapatid nangaroling para sa tiyuhing may cancer

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 01 09:28 PM

Para sa anim na magkakapatid sa Caloocan, ang pamamasko ang nagdurugtong sa buhay ng kaanak nilang may malubhang karamdaman. Read more »

J&J doubles down on baby powder safety message

Mike Spector and Lisa Girion, Reuters
Posted at Jan 01 01:51 PM

J&J insists that its Baby Powder is safe and has been asbestos-free at least since regular testing began in the 1970s. Read more »

Presidential Christmas present

Toto Lozano, Presidential Photo
Posted at Dec 24 05:00 PM

A young patient at the Children's Unit of the Southern Philippines Medical Center's Cancer Institute reacts as President Duterte gives him a gift during a visit in Davao City. Read more »

Duterte visits cancer-stricken kids in Davao hospital ahead of Christmas

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 24 03:43 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte visited patients at the pediatric cancer ward of the Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City Sunday, two days before Christmas. Read more »