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Corazon A Ngelangel1, Edward H M Wang
1Department of Medicine, University of the Phil-Phil General Hospital, Manila, Philippines.
Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology
|April 18, 2002
Summary
Cancer remains a significant health issue in the Philippines, with low prevention awareness leading to late-stage diagnosis. The Philippine Cancer Control Program aims to improve outcomes through integrated prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Oncology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Cancer is the third leading cause of death in the Philippines.
- Low cancer prevention awareness and late-stage diagnosis contribute to poor survival rates.
- Key prevalent cancers include lung, breast, cervix, liver, colon, and rectum.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the Philippine Cancer Control Program's integrated approach to cancer prevention and control.
- To discuss the causation and prevention of six lead cancers prevalent in the Philippines.
- To highlight shortcomings and propose recommendations to address an anticipated 'cancer epidemic'.
Main Methods:
- Review of the integrated Philippine Cancer Control Program (established 1988).
- Discussion of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies at hospital and community levels.
- Analysis of specific features, causation, and prevention of six lead cancers.
Main Results:
- The Cancer Control Program utilizes an integrated approach across different regions.
- Shortcomings in the current program have been identified, necessitating urgent recommendations.
- A Community-based Cancer Care Network is being developed to foster shared responsibility.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical need to enhance cancer prevention consciousness and early detection in the Philippines.
- Addressing identified shortcomings in the Cancer Control Program is crucial to avert a worsening cancer epidemic.
- Community-based initiatives are vital for sustainable cancer care and control.
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