CDH Disseminate Info on Childhood Cancer

By: MARLON C. RUNAS, GPC-CDH | Photos By: Edgar Soler Jr., CDH | Date: February 16, 2021

𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗡 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗥. In celebration of the International Childhood Cancer Day, Caba District Hospital (CDH’s) Nurse Alex Tiongson conducts information dissemination on childhood cancer, why and where children are diagnosed, possible treatment, palliative care and support for children, survivors and their families held at CDH Out-patient Department Waiting Area on February 16, 2021.

According to Philippine Statistics Authority, cancer is the third most common cause of death for both adults and children. The said activity aims to promote increased appreciation and deeper understanding of issues and challenges impacting childhood cancer and survivors to give more equitable and better access to treatment and care for children with cancer. International Childhood cancer Day is being celebrated annually every 15th day of February.