“Measure your life in love.” (Rent) At different points in my life where I was made to choose between my family and another person, I always chose my family. I always thought that any person who would ask you to make that choice does not love you unconditionally.  In 2015, my mom Anita told our family that […]

The present condition of your breasts can say a lot about your health. For example, a bump, rash, or even bug bite-like spots that won’t go away may be an indication of Paget’s disease of the breast. Paget’s disease of the breast is a form of breast cancer in which the cancer cells form around the […]

Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring type of cancer among women. Fortunately, those who have been diagnosed, especially during the early stages, have multiple treatment options. One of these is a lumpectomy or excision of breast mass. One of the first instincts upon diagnosis, is to remove your breast entirely (mastectomy). But lumpectomy allows you […]

Did you know that there is more than just one type of breast cancer? Each type develops and responds to treatment differently. Here’s what you need to know about the types of breast cancer. Factors in Determining Breast Cancer Type Generally, the types of breast cancer depend on two factors: where it started and whether or not […]

Breast cancer is sometimes detected after symptoms show up. The problem is that many women who develop breast cancer often do not show symptoms. It is for this reason that cancer screening tests for women are critical for early detection and treatment. Breast Cancer Symptoms Before going through the cancer screening tests for women, we need to […]

“Just 3 months after my last chemotherapy cycle, I took my cousin Therese up on her invitation to visit her in Toronto. I made a side solo trip to Old Quebec to visit the filming locations of “Goblin,” a K-drama that helped me get through treatment!”  (image courtesy: Giselle Arroyo)   Stories of survival can surely inspire […]

Breast cancer was once a fatal disease, however, with all the advancements in medicine, scientists and researchers have discovered ways to treat it. Breast cancer is more prevalent in women aged 50 and above. Although breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the world, its causes are still largely unknown. What are […]

Feeling a thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere can be an alarming experience. After all, an unexplained lump in the breast has been noted as a possible sign of breast cancer. But does having a thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere automatically mean you have cancer? Or could it be a sign […]

Breast cancer treatment is most successful when it is diagnosed and treated in its earlier stages. Knowing how to check the signs of early breast cancer through the help of breast self-exams and breast cancer screening tests are critical to overcoming the disease.  In the Philippines, the number one cancer affecting Filipinas is breast cancer, followed […]

Cancer, according to the Department of Health, is one of the four noncontagious epidemics in our country. It is considered an epidemic because it affects a lot of people. In the DOH’s website, they mentioned that 4 Filipinos die every hour because of cancer. That totals 96 deaths per day. One of the most common types […]