Cancer in the Philippines is a growing crisis. In 2022, nearly 189,000 new cases were recorded. There were over 113,000 cancer-related deaths. This is according to the International Agency for […]
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A Strand of Hope: ISHA Project Launches Hair Donation Drive
In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the ISHA Project is launching “ISHAir Your Hair.” This special hair donation drive is designed to provide wigs. It aims to restore confidence […]
Math to Detect Early Signs of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a major health concern in the Philippines. Over 33,000 new cases were reported in 2022, claiming over 11,000 lives. Lymphovascular invasion (LVI) is an early sign of […]
Two Scientists Win Award For Empowering Women’s Health
Two esteemed scientists from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) have been honored. They received recognition with the 2024 NSTW (National Science and Technology Week) […]